The race myth : why we pretend race exists in America / Joseph L. Graves, Jr.
| Author/creator | Graves, Joseph L., 1955- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Dutton, ©2004. |
| Description | xvi, 285 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | How biology refutes our racial myths -- "Great is our sin" : a brief history of racism -- Sexual selection, reproduction, and social dominance -- Jungle fever : race, sexuality, and marriage -- America is enough to make you sick : differential health and mortality for racial minorities -- Europeans, not West Africans, dominate the NBA : the social construction of race and sports -- On whose nature nurture never could stick : race, genetics, and intelligence in the new millennium -- Conclusion : two paths : choosing up sides or joining hands. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-269) and index. |
| LCCN | 2004003294 |
| ISBN | 0525948252 (acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E184.A1 G823 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |