Superior The Return of Race Science

Superior investigates the persistent, often quietly resurging belief that genetic differences between races are measurable and meaningful — a claim that has been debunked by scientists for decades but continues to surface in modern genetics and public discourse. Drawing on interviews with scientists, historians, and journalists, Saini traces the history of race science from its 19th-century roots to its contemporary manifestations, and examines how these ideas shape policy, identity, and public understanding of race.