The Evolution of Racism: Human Differences and the Use and Abuse of Science Book

In an intellectually engaging narrative that mixes science and history, theories and personalities, Pat Shipman asks the question: Can we have legitimate scientific investigations of differences among humans without sounding racist? Through the original controversy over evolutionary theory in Darwin's time; the corruption of evolutionary theory into eugenics; the conflict between laboratory research in genetics and fieldwork in physical anthropology and biology; and the continuing controversies over the heritability of intelligence, criminal behavior, and other traits, the book explains both prewar eugenics and postwar taboos on letting the insights of genetics and evolution into the study of humanity. "The volume is 'must' reading. Shipman gives readers a compelling discussion and candidly asks: 'Have we the courage and intelligence to face the truth about ourselves?' " --Kirkus Review "Shipman has written a courageous, thought-provoking and elegant book." --Los Angeles Times "This smoothly written book is a welcome addition to intellectual history." --New York Times Book ReviewRead More