Race, Evolution, and Behavior: A Life History Perspective Third Edition
Language: English
Published by Charles Darwin Research Institute, 2000
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- Title
- Race, Evolution, and Behavior: A Life History Perspective Third Edition
- Author
- Rushton, J Philippe
- Publisher
- Charles Darwin Research Institute
- Publication year
- 2000
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Softcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0965683613
- ISBN 13
- 9780965683616
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
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From the Author
For the past twenty years I have studied race differences in brain size, intelligence, sexuality, personality, growth rate, life span, crime, and family stability. On all of these traits, Orientals fall at one end of the spectrum, Blacks fall at the other end, and Whites fall in between. On average, Orientals are slower to mature, less fertile, and less sexually active, have larger brains and higher IQ scores. Blacks are at the opposite end in each of these areas. Whites fall in the middle, often close to Orientals.The evidence shows that this is due to both genes and environment. I have suggested an evolutionary theory to explain this three-way pattern. But for a long time now social science has treated race as a major taboo. Many people worry that just mentioning that the races differ leads to stereotypes and a lack of opportunities. But looking at race does not mean ignoring individuals. It may even help us become more aware of each person's special needs. The goal of this book is to be scientific. I want to describe and explain the world around us as it really is. As Charles Darwin, the father of evolution, said: "Science consists in grouping facts so that general laws or conclusions may be drawn from them." I have no policy suggestions or programs to offer, but I do believe decision makers would benefit from knowing the facts about race. Both science and social justice depend on truth. Both should reject error and falsehood, however well meant.
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