The Concept of Race in Natural and Social Science

Language: English

Published by Taylor & Francis Inc Feb 1997, 1997

0815326009 / 9780815326007

Series: Book 1 of 4 - Critical Race Theory: Essays on the Social Construction and Reproduction of Race

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Neuware - Explores the concept of 'race' The term 'race,' which originally denoted genealogical or class identity, has in the comparatively brief span of 300 years taken on an entirely new meaning. In the wake of the Enlightenment it came to be applied to social groups. This ideological transformation coupled with a dogmatic insistence that the groups so designated were natural, and not socially created, gave birth to the modern notion of 'races' as genetically distinct entities. The results of this view were the encoding of 'race' and 'racial' hierarchies in law, literature, and culture. How 'racial' categories facilitate social control The articles in the series demonstrate that the classification of humans according to selected physical characteristics was an arbitrary decision that was not based on valid scientific method. They also examine the impact of colonialism on the propagation of the concept and note that 'racial' categorization is a powerful social force that is often used to promote the interests of dominant social groups. Finally, the collection surveys how laws based on 'race' have been enacted around the world to deny power to minority groups. A multidisciplinary resourceThis collection of outstanding articles brings multiple perspectives to bear on race theory and draws on a wider ranger of periodicals than even the largest library usually holds. Even if all the articles were available on campus, chances are that a student would have to track them down in several libraries and microfilm collections. Providing, of course, that no journals were reserved for graduate students, out for binding, or simply missing. This convenient set saves students substantialtime and effort by making available all the key articles in one reliable source. Authoritative commentaryThe series editor has put together a balanced selection of the most significant works, accompanied by expert commentary. A general introduction gives important back.…

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Title
The Concept of Race in Natural and Social Science
Author
E. Nathaniel Gates
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc Feb 1997
Publication year
1997
Condition
Neu
Binding
Buch
Language
English
ISBN 10
0815326009
ISBN 13
9780815326007
Item weight
690 grams
Dimensions
229x152x0 mm
Series
Book 1 of 4: Critical Race Theory: Essays on the Social Construction and Reproduction of Race

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