The Mismeasure of Man
by Stephen Jay Gould
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Author: Stephen Jay GouldEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1996-06-17
ISBN: 0393314251
Number of pages: 448
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co.
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Book Review: Chronicling the vicious circle of prejudice and bad science.
Summary: 5 Stars
Gould attacks the twin pillars of racist pseudo-science --
craniometry and IQ testing. He carefully clears away
the assumptions and prejudice clouding some of the last
150 years' most influential studies -- all of which conveniently
showed that the scientists' class/race/gender was far
superior, and certainly deserving of elevated social status.
Conversely, minorities and women were perpetually "deserving"
of second-class status (at best). Fascinating, humorous,
infuriating. The first edition was one of the best books
I had ever read. The new version adds material pertaining
to "The Bell Curve", fingering it as the same old arguments
in new clothing.
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