Race, Evolution, and Behavior: A Life History Perspective.

J. Philippe Rushton

ISBN 10: 1560001461 / ISBN 13: 9781560001461

Published by Transaction Publishers (New Brunswick, USA / London, UK)., 1995

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Race, Evolution, and Behavior: A Life History Perspective. J. Philippe Rushton. First edition published in 1994 by Transaction Publishers (New Brunswick, USA / London, UK). This copy: Second printing (1995). Hardcover with original dust jacket. Beige cover, blue main body. xviii + 334 pages. Size: 24.0 × 16.0 cm. Weight: 0.7 kg. Language: English. Condition: Jacket: Some foxing and light soiling. Body: Slight aging. Binding: Good. Edges: Some foxing and sunning. Pages: Good. Text: Good. Description: A controversial work by Canadian psychologist J. Philippe Rushton, examining evolutionary adaptations and behavioral differences among human populations from the perspective of behavioral genetics and evolutionary psychology. Using the framework of "life history theory," Rushton analyzes group differences in relation to reproductive strategies and environmental adaptations.Shipping from Tokyo, Japan. International shipping available.Please note: All sales are final, especially for higher-value items. Returns are not accepted unless the item is significantly not as described.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Race, Evolution, and Behavior: A Life History Perspective.
• Publisher: Transaction Publishers (New Brunswick, USA / London, UK).
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1560001461
• ISBN 13: 9781560001461
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 0.7 kilograms
• Seller catalogs:
  • Cultural Anthropology

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Synopsis

tooth development accurately predicts primate life

From the Author

Race is too Important to Ignore
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.