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The Plurality of the Human Race

The Plurality of the Human Race

Beavan, Hugh J. C.
Pouchet, G. (Georges)

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AnthropologySports GeneralAnatomy & Physiology

ISBN10: 1023439026
ISBN13: 9781023439022
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 154
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Explore the historical debate surrounding the origins and nature of humanity in Georges Pouchet's The Plurality of the Human Race. This meticulously prepared edition delves into the historical clash between monogenism and polygenism, two opposing theories concerning the origin of human races. As a significant contribution to 19th-century ethnology, this work examines the arguments for and against the concept of a single origin for all humankind versus the idea of multiple, distinct origins.

Pouchet's exploration of racial theory provides valuable insight into the development of anthropological thought and the scientific discourse of the era. Students of social science, particularly those interested in anthropology and the history of science, will find this work a compelling resource. Examining the complexities of human anatomy, physiology, and the diverse populations of the world through the lens of historical scientific inquiry, The Plurality of the Human Race offers a unique perspective on a long-standing debate.

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