Skip to content

The nature of difference

The nature of difference

HistoryPolitics & Society
Pages
304
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores how the life sciences have shaped distinctions between people. It examines the evolving relationship between science and race over more than two centuries of American history. Through insightful commentaries and a wide array of primary documents, the book reveals the shifting boundaries of these concepts.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualComplex

Genres

History Politics & Society Science Sociology

Authors

E
Evelynn Maxine Hammonds

Evelynn Maxine Hammonds is an author who explores significant social topics. Her book, "The nature of difference," offers valuable perspectives on identity and society. She writes with a clear and direct style, making her work accessible to a wide audience.

R
Rebecca M. Herzig

Rebecca M. Herzig is a historian of science who writes about the intersection of technology and the human body. She is best known for Plucked, a social history of hair removal in America. Her work