Taboo and Genetics by Melvin M. Knight, Phyllis Blanchard, and Iva Lowther Peters

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Author Knight, Melvin M. (Melvin Moses), 1887-1981
Author Blanchard, Phyllis, 1895-1986
Author Peters, Iva Lowther, 1876-1961
Title Taboo and Genetics
A Study of the Biological, Sociological and Psychological Foundation of the Family
Note Reading ease score: 48.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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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 They indicate a need to dissect the outdated "gynæcocentric" theory that dominated sociological thought, acknowledging its inaccuracies while proposing a multidisciplinary approach to understanding sexual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.)
Language English
LoC Class HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Subject Women
Subject Sex (Psychology)
Subject Taboo
Subject Sex (Biology)
Category Text
EBook-No. 14325
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Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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