Nature of Difference - Science, Society and Human Biology (Pbk)

Informationen zum Autor George Ellison, Alan H. Goodman Klappentext The Nature of Difference constitutes a ground-breaking discussion of human diversity among biologists! anthropologists! sociologists! lawyers! medics! epidemiologists! and psychologists! among others. Written by a diverse group of highly regarded authors! the result is a fascinating investigation into human biological diversity and the theory and practice of conducting such research. Chapters focus on recognizing diversity in regard to the law! the issue of nature vs. nurture! genetics! eugenics and the construction of disease! the ethics of human experimentation! and whether there is a biological basis for morality. Zusammenfassung Suitable for students, scholars and those interested in human evolution, genetics and biological diversity, this work analyses biological explanations for morality, criminality, witchcraft, 'race', sexuality and disability. Inhaltsverzeichnis Recognizing Diversity – A Role For The Law. Choosing Who Will Be Disabled. Beyond Nature/Nurture. Genetics, Eugenics and the Construction of Disease. The Ethics of Human Experimentation. Is There A Biological Basis For Morality?

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• Authors: George Ellison, George (St. George''''s University of Lon Ellison, George Goodman Ellison, George T. H. Ellison, George T. H. Goodman Ellison, Diana Smay-Toebbe
• Assisted by: George Ellison (Editor), George (St. George's University of London Ellison (Editor), Ellison George (Editor), Alan H. Goodman (Editor), Alan H. (Hampshire College Goodman (Editor), Goodman Alan H. (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.04.2006
• EAN: 9780849327209
• ISBN: 978-0-8493-2720-9
• No. of pages: 306
• Series: Society for the Study of Human Biology; Society for the Study of Human Biology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Miscellaneous; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General, MEDICAL / Public Health, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution, Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Physical, Biology, life sciences, Public health & preventive medicine, Public health and preventive medicine