How to Argue with a Racist

What Our Genes Do (and Don't) Say About Human Difference

De: Adam Rutherford

Narrado por: Adam Rutherford

Race is not a biological reality. Racism thrives on our not knowing this.

Racist pseudoscience is on the rise - fueling hatred, feeding nationalism, and seeping into our discourse on everything from sports to intelligence. Even the well-intentioned repeat stereotypes based on "science", because cutting-edge genetics are hard to grasp - and all too easy to distort. Paradoxically, misconceptions are multiplying amid today's unprecedented surge of research on human genetics. We've never had a clearer picture of who we are and where we come from, and the science, when accurately understood, is a powerful and definitive ally against racism. But not nearly enough of these findings have made their way into the casual conversations we have about race.

This penetrating guide shows us how being a responsible and enlightened citizen on the matter of race today requires us to know what modern genetics actually can and can't tell us about human difference. Racial categories still vexing our societies do not align with observable genetic differences - and those differences are, in fact, so minute that they serve as evidence of our commonality.

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©2020 Adam Rutherford (P)2020 Tantor

Outstanding

Afam Rutherford is an excellent narrator and makes a cogent case against racism. Highly recommend.

No race is pure!

Very interesting read. Race shouldn't define ones greatness. I loved this book. I'm happy now.

Beautiful voice, incredible science.

Incredible book. Really enjoyed it. Brilliant critique of race science and the flaws in scientific research used to justify racism.

Adam Rutherford is SO good

He’s such an interesting, detailed yet understandable, and most importantly, CREDIBLE writer. And he is EXCELLENT at reading his work. I think I’d listen to any of his books, as long as he’s reading.

Informative and concise

Useful guide to understanding the limits of generalizations about human traits based on knowledge of genetics whether it be superficial or sublime, while not underestimating the role of circumstance, culture and individual volition to understand outstanding achievement or behavioral traits, Helped me to clarify, challenge and place some of the unstated assumptions commonly expressed in casual conversation about human behavior and types.

Excellent overview.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It is a good review of the history and contemporary debate.

A brilliant breakdown of human evolution

Research based on DNA and the Genetics that there’s is no solid variable to justify categorizing us by race

Great book with well presented information

This was a great book with well presented information. The breadth of material discussed make the book continually interesting and useful in answering the majority of conceivable questions, comments, or concerns.

Slightly Misleading Title

This was an enjoyable and informative read. My only complaint, a bit to pick, really, is that the title was a little misleading to me. While the book certainly puts forth an argument against racism. However, as Americans have learned the hard way in recent years, facts and reality usually only entrenches people in their mistaken beliefs. There is no strategy to deal with this reality and really it is not within the professional scope of a geneticist to expertly opine on anyhow.

It’s a small quibble, though. I definitely recommend this book for laypeople interested in learning about genetics and racism.

Antiracism is imperative

Very important subject matter but not delivered heavy handedly. Racism destroys the fabric of society. Where present, no one escapes its effects.