Race Unmasked
Biology and Race in the Twentieth Century (Race, Inequality, and Health)
Michael Yudell
Explore the controversial concept of race and its impact on American history with Race Unmasked. This thought-provoking book delves into the origins of commonly held beliefs about racial differences and the roots of the modern idea of race. Through exploring the work of notable scientists, Race Unmasked reveals how genetics and biological disciplines have both formed and preserved ideas of race and racism. A gripping history of science, this book illuminates the limitations of a racial worldview and offers insight into our evolving understanding of human diversity.
Publish Date
2014-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
2014-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.44
ISBN
9780231168755
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2020-09-05T15:58:54.000Z
Race Unmasked is a great book by @PublicsHealth on the history of race in biology in the last century - highlights the ugly history of scientists (often "serious" ones) providing cover for racism, as well as the anti-racist scientists who stood up to them. – source