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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 limitsof biology as destinydies 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 pseudobiological 'explanations' of our present social woes.'
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- Q: What is 'The Mismeasure of Man' about? A: 'The Mismeasure of Man' is a critical examination of the arguments presented in 'The Bell Curve', addressing the idea of biological determinism and the classification of individuals based on supposed genetic traits.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Mismeasure of Man' is Stephen Jay Gould, a prominent paleontologist and evolutionary biologist.
- Q: What is the publication date of the revised edition? A: The revised edition of 'The Mismeasure of Man' was published on June 17, 1996.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Mismeasure of Man' contains 448 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Mismeasure of Man' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, 'The Mismeasure of Man' is often used in academic settings, particularly in discussions of genetics, race, and social science.
- Q: Does the book include new content compared to the original edition? A: Yes, the revised edition includes a new introduction by Stephen Jay Gould as well as five additional essays related to the themes discussed in the book.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in the book? A: The main themes include race, intelligence, biological determinism, and the critique of pseudo-biological explanations for social issues.
- Q: Is 'The Mismeasure of Man' considered a classic in its field? A: Yes, 'The Mismeasure of Man' is widely regarded as a significant work in the fields of biology and social science.
- Q: What audience is this book intended for? A: 'The Mismeasure of Man' is intended for readers interested in science, social issues, and critical thinking about genetic determinism.