Few issues cause academics to disagree more than gender and
race, especially when topics are addressed in terms of biological
differences. To conduct research in these areas or comment
favorably on research can subject one to scorn.
When these topics are addressed, they generally take the form of
philosophical debates. Anthony Walsh focuses upon such debates and
supporting research. He divides parties into biologists and social
constructionists, arguing that biologists remain focused on
laboratory work, while constructionists are acutely aware of the
impact of biologists in contested territories.
Science Wars introduces the ideas motivating the parties and
examines social constructionism and its issues with science. He
explores arguments over conceptual tools scientists love and
constructionists abhor, and he provides a solid discussion of the
co-evolution of genes and culture. Walsh then focuses his attention
on gender, how constructionists view it, and the neuroscience
explanation of gender differences. Moving to race, Walsh looks at
how some have tried to bury the concept of race, while others
emphasize it. He considers definitions of race--essentialist,
taxonomic, population, and lineage--as they have evolved from the
time of the Enlightenment to the present. And finally, he attempts
to bring the opposing sides together by pointing out what each can
bring to a meaningful discussion.
General
Imprint: |
AldineTransaction
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2013 |
First published: |
2013 |
Authors: |
Anthony Walsh
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
Pages: |
210 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4128-5163-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
LSN: |
1-4128-5163-7 |
Barcode: |
9781412851633 |
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