Philosophy of Science and Race

Zack, Naomi

ISBN 10: 0415941636 / ISBN 13: 9780415941631

Published by Routledge, 2002

About this Item

In this concisely argued text, philosopher Naomi Zack explores the scientific and philosophical problems in applying a biological conception of race to human beings. Num Pages: 160 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFSL; PDA; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 386. . 2002. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Philosophy of Science and Race
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415941636
• ISBN 13: 9780415941631
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

First published in 2003. In this concisely argued, short new book, well-known philosopher Naomi Zack explores the scientific and philosophical problems in applying a biological conception of race to human beings. Through the systematic analysis of up-to-date data and conclusions in population genetics, transmission genetics, and biological anthropology, Zack provides a comprehensive conceptual account of how race in the ordinary sense has no basis in science. Her book combats our everyday understanding of race as a scientifically supported taxonomy of human beings, and in conclusion challenges us to be clear about what we mean by race and what it would require to remedy racism.

About the Author

Naomi Zack is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oregon. She is known for her work in the philosophy of race and gender. She is the author of Race and Mixed Race (1993) and Bachelors of Science (1996) and has edited several anthologies, including RACE/SEX (1997) also published by Routledge.