On the phenomena of hybridity in the genus Homo by Paul Broca
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| Author | Broca, Paul, 1824-1880 |
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| Editor | Blake, C. Carter (Charles Carter), 1840?-1887? |
| LoC No. | 05029913 |
| Title | On the phenomena of hybridity in the genus Homo |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "On the Phenomena of Hybridity in the Genus Homo" by Paul Broca is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the complexities and nuances of human hybridity, evaluating the interbreeding of different races and examining the implications for anthropology and genetics. The book's likely objective is to clarify misconceptions surrounding human hybridization and its effects on fertility and racial integrity. The opening of the text introduces an editorial preface that emphasizes the importance of understanding human hybridity and challenges prevailing notions regarding mixed races. It sets the tone for a detailed examination of the interbreeding of human races, introducing terminology that describes various types of hybrids, such as eugenesic and dysgenic. Broca critiques the assertions of other anthropological theorists like M. A. de Gobineau, and highlights the need for rigorous scientific inquiry into the subject. The preface indicates that the work aims to provide a comprehensive review of human hybridity, suggesting that it will address both empirical findings and theoretical interpretations throughout its subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology |
| Subject | Miscegenation |
| Subject | Hominids -- Hybridization |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47137 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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