Bones and bodies : how South African scientists studied race /

Alan G Morris critically examines the history of evolutionary anthropology in South Africa, uncovering the stories and implicit racial biases of physical anthropology scientists and researchers, and how they influenced perceptions of the peoples of southern Africa, both ancient and modern.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Morris, Alan G. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Johannesburg : Wits University Press, [2022]
Temas:
1900-1999
Racism in the social sciences > South Africa.
Human evolution > Social aspects > Research > History > 20th century.
Human evolution > Social aspects > Study and teaching > United States.
Homme > Évolution > Aspect social > Recherche > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Homme > Évolution > Aspect social > Étude et enseignement > États-Unis.
Racism in the social sciences.
South Africa.
United States.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Alan G Morris critically examines the history of evolutionary anthropology in South Africa, uncovering the stories and implicit racial biases of physical anthropology scientists and researchers, and how they influenced perceptions of the peoples of southern Africa, both ancient and modern.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xix, 338 pages) : illustrations, portraits
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:177614726X
9781776147267
1776147251
9781776147250

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