The Remnants of Race Science Unesco and Economic Development in the Global South

The Remnants of Race Science traces the influence of ideas from the Global South on UNESCO's race campaign, illuminating its relationship to notions of modernization and economic development.

About the author

Sebastián Gil-Riaño is an assistant professor in the History and Sociology of Science Department and the Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies at the University of Pennsylvania.

Summary

The Remnants of Race Science traces the influence of ideas from the Global South on UNESCO’s race campaign, illuminating its relationship to notions of modernization and economic development.

Product details

• Authors: Sebastián Gil-Riaño, Sebastian Gil-Riano
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 29.08.2023
• Subject: Guides > Health; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories
• EAN: 9780231194358
• ISBN: 978-0-231-19435-8
• Pages: 392
• Series: Race, Inequality, and Health
• Subjects: Economics, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Minority Studies, SCIENCE / History, 20th Century, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / General, HISTORY / World, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Developing & Emerging Countries, Developing Countries, General & world history, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, History of Science, Ethnic groups and multicultural studies, General and world history, Impact of science & technology on society, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, Impact of science and technology on society, Development Studies, Development economics & emerging economies, Development economics and emerging economies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Biracial & Multiracial Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies, Business &, Global South / Developing countries, social science; business & economics