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Knight, Melvin M. (Melvin Moses), 1887-1981 |
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Blanchard, Phyllis, 1895-1986 |
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Peters, Iva Lowther, 1876-1961 |
Title |
Taboo and Genetics A Study of the Biological, Sociological and Psychological Foundation of the Family
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Note |
Reading ease score: 48.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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E-text prepared by Michael Ciesielski, Dave Macfarlane, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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Summary |
"Taboo and Genetics" by Melvin M. Knight, Ph.D., Iva Lowther Peters, Ph.D., and Phyllis Blanchard, Ph.D., is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work investigates the biological, sociological, and psychological foundations of the family, focusing on how scientific advancements in biology have led to a re-evaluation of traditional sociological views regarding sex and family dynamics. The opening of the text serves as a preface, outlining the authors' intention to revisit and challenge established theories about sex and social structures, particularly in light of recent biological findings. They indicate a need to dissect the outdated "gynæcocentric" theory that dominated sociological thought, acknowledging its inaccuracies while proposing a multidisciplinary approach to understanding sexual relationships. This includes examining the historical influence of sex taboos as well as integrating insights from modern psychology and ethnology to provide a comprehensive overview of how these factors converge to impact family life and societal norms today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
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Subject |
Women
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Sex (Psychology)
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Subject |
Taboo
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Sex (Biology)
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Text |
EBook-No. |
14325 |
Release Date |
Dec 11, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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