基本説明
New in paperback. Hardcover was published in 2002. Offering critiques of the biological determinism of Coon, Jensen, Burt, Ardrey, Lorenz, Shockley, Levin, et al.
Full Description
The notion that intelligence is somehow related to race is a notoriously tenacious issue in America. Anthropologist Alexander Alland provides the most comprehensive overview of the recent history of research on race and IQ, offering critiques of the biological determinism of Carlton Coon, Arthur Jensen, Cyril Burt, Robert Ardrey, Konrad Lorenz, William Shockley, Michael Levin, and others. This reasoned, authoritative history also explains the basis of evolutionary genetics for the general reader, concluding that biologically, race cannot explain human variation. Written in a lively, conversational style, Alland imparts real, substantive scientific arguments, cuts through the ideological posturing and jargon that so often characterizes discussions about race, and shows us a more nuanced and scientifically valid way to understand the diversity that is the human condition.
Contents
Genetics and Evolution Race: A Flawed Category Playing with Fossils: Carlton Coon's Apriori Theory of the Origin of Races Race and IQ: Arthur Jensen and Cyril Burt Biological Determinism and Racism: Robert Ardrey and Konrad Lorenz The Amateurs, Professors All: Willian Shockley, Michael Levin, Leonard Jefferies Harvard in the Act: Richard Herrnstein, Charles Murray and Meritocracy From Beyond our Borders: J.P. Rushton and H.J. Eysenck Epilogue: Others Racisms and Related Matters
