Race, Evolution and Behaviour: A Life History Perspective

Rushton, J.Philippe

ISBN 10: 1560009438 / ISBN 13: 9781560009436

Edité par Transaction Pub, 1997

A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR014855073

Synopsis :

Testing for racial differences in behaviour has been either neglected or subject to strongly negative im putations. Rushton argues that substantial racial difference s do exist, and their pattern can only be explained from an evolutionary perspective. '

Présentation de l'éditeur: New edition: The author, a professor at Western Ontario university, shows that substantial racial differences exist and their pattern can only be explained adequately from an evolutionary perspective. This work reviews international data and finds a distinct pattern: People of East Asian ancestry and people of African ancestry are at opposite ends of a continuum, with people of European ancestry intermediate, albeit with much variability within each broad grouping. Rushton's thesis is that when fully modern humans migrated out of Africa. perhaps only 100,000 years ago, the colder Eurasian climate selected for larger brains, more forward planning, greater family stability, and increased longevity with concomitant reductions in sex hormone, speed of maturation, reproductive potency, and aggressiveness. Rushton's theory explains differentiation in intelligence and predicts other, seemingly unrelated race effects, such as differences in frequency of twinning. A modern masterpiece of science and irrefutable fact.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Race, Evolution and Behaviour: A Life ...
Éditeur : Transaction Pub
Date d'édition : 1997
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Fair