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Book Synopsis: The definitive refutation to the argument of The Bell Curve. When published in 1981, The Mismeasure of Man was immediately hailed as a masterwork, the ringing answer to those who would classify people, rank them according to their supposed genetic gifts and limits. And yet the idea of innate limits―of biology as destiny―dies hard, as witness the attention devoted to The Bell Curve, whose arguments are here so effectively anticipated and thoroughly undermined by Stephen Jay Gould. In this edition Dr. Gould has written a substantial new introduction telling how and why he wrote the book and tracing the subsequent history of the controversy on innateness right through The Bell Curve. Further, he has added five essays on questions of The Bell Curve in particular and on race, racism, and biological determinism in general. These additions strengthen the book's claim to be, as Leo J. Kamin of Princeton University has said, "a major contribution toward deflating pseudo-biological 'explanations' of our present social woes."
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Looking for a comprehensive refutation to the argument of The Bell Curve? Look no further than The Mismeasure of Man! Published in 1981, this book by Stephen Jay Gould has been hailed as a masterwork, providing a strong answer to those who seek to rank and classify individuals based on their supposed genetic abilities and limitations. We all know that biology should never be considered as destiny, and Gould successfully undermines the arguments put forth in The Bell Curve.
In the new edition of The Mismeasure of Man, Dr. Gould offers a substantial introduction explaining how and why he wrote the book, as well as tracing the subsequent history of the controversy on innateness all the way to The Bell Curve. Additionally, he includes five insightful essays specifically addressing questions raised by The Bell Curve, race, racism, and the concept of biological determinism. These thought-provoking additions establish this book as a major contribution toward debunking pseudo-biological explanations for our current social issues.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to delve into the updated and expanded edition of The Mismeasure of Man. Discover the flaws in the arguments of The Bell Curve and gain a deeper understanding of the fallacies behind ranking people based on genetics. Equip yourself with knowledge and challenge the misguided notion of biology as destiny. Get your copy of The Mismeasure of Man today and join countless others who have appreciated Gould's powerful critique.
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