Items related to The Mismeasure of Man
Synopsis
The definitive refutation to the argument of The Bell Curve.
When published in 1981, The Mismeasure of Man was immediately hailed as a masterwork, the ringing answer to those who would classify people, rank them according to their supposed genetic gifts and limits.Yet the idea of biology as destiny dies hard, as witness the attention devoted to The Bell Curve, whose arguments are here so effectively anticipated and thoroughly undermined. In this edition, Stephen Jay Gould has written a substantial new introduction telling how and why he wrote the book and tracing the subsequent history of the controversy on innateness right through The Bell Curve. Further, he has added five essays on questions of The Bell Curve in particular and on race, racism, and biological determinism in general. These additions strengthen the book's claim to be, as Leo J. Kamin of Princeton University has said, "a major contribution toward deflating pseudo-biological 'explanations' of our present social woes."
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Publisher
10 1.5-hour cassettes
About the Author
Stephen Jay Gould (1941-2002) was the Alexander Agassiz Professor of Zoology and Professor of Geology at Harvard University. He published over twenty books, received the National Book and National Book Critics Circle Awards, and a MacArthur Fellowship.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherW W Norton & Co Inc
- Publication date1993
- ISBN 10 0393310671
- ISBN 13 9780393310672
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages352
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 28.14
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Mismeasure of Man
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00077010460
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Mismeasure of Man
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00064235778
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Mismeasure of Man
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00076438780
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Mismeasure of Man
Seller: Open Books, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Open Books is a nonprofit social venture that provides literacy experiences for thousands of readers each year through inspiring programs and creative capitalization of books. Seller Inventory # mon0000772699
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Mismeasure of Man
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # B19K-01729
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Mismeasure of Man
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_394542426
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Mismeasure of Man
Published by
Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W., 1993
ISBN 10: 0393310671
ISBN 13: 9780393310672
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Reissue. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 3242420-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Mismeasure of Man
Published by
Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W., 1993
ISBN 10: 0393310671
ISBN 13: 9780393310672
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Reissue. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 3242420-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Mismeasure of Man
Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.9. Seller Inventory # G0393310671I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Mismeasure of Man
Seller: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.9. Seller Inventory # G0393310671I3N00
Quantity: 1 available