Murray, Charles
Human Diversity: The Biology of Gender, Race, and Class
- ISBN 13:
- 9781538744017
- author:
- Murray, Charles
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Twelve
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres
- Genre:
- Science, Biology, Genetics & Genomics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Human Diversity: The Biology of Gender, Race, and Class by Charles Murray The idea that all people are equal, yet all groups are not the same, is a fascinating concept that Charles Murray explores in Human Diversity. This book delves into the genetics and neuroscience of human differences, challenging a long-held intellectual orthodoxy in the social sciences. Murray argues that advances in genetics and neuroscience are revealing the truth behind three fundamental dogmas: gender is a social construct, race is a social construct, and class is a function of privilege. These dogmas, while partially true, have stifled progress in understanding the complex relationships between biology, social, and economic factors. Murray presents a nuanced view, celebrating both our many differences and our common humanity. By examining the latest scientific findings, he sheds light on the rich texture that biology adds to our understanding of the world we live in. Human Diversity is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersections between biology, social science, and human experience.
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