Criticizing science : Stephen Jay Gould and the struggle for American democracy / Myrna Perez.

Author/creator Sheldon, Myrna Perez author.
Format Book
PublicationBaltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2024.
Copyright Date©2024
Descriptionxii, 248 pages ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesGlobal studies in medicine, science, race, and colonialism
Global studies in medicine, science, race, and colonialism. ^A1478573
Contents Racism and the Promise of a Democratic Science -- Sociobiology and Gender Trouble -- Evolutionarily Engineered Sexism -- Scientists Confront Creationism -- The Accidental Creationists -- Is a Democratic Science the End of Western Secularism? -- Epilogue: Why We Can't Wait for a Democratic Science.
Abstract "This work is an examination of the criticisms of science from both left- and right-wing political movements through the lens of the scientist Stephen Jay Gould"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2024010353
ISBN9781421450155 hardcover
ISBN1421450151 hardcover
ISBNelectronic book

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