Robert Wald Sussman
Robert Wald Sussman was an American anthropologist known for his work in primatology and his critiques of race as a biological concept. He was a professor at Washington University in St. Louis and authored several influential books and articles in his field.
Books
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1. The Myth Of Race
The Troubling Persistence of an Unscientific Idea
This insightful work delves into the historical and scientific examination of race, challenging the widely held belief that race is a biological reality. It traces the origins of racial thinking, highlighting how it has been used to justify social hierarchies and discrimination throughout history. The book argues that race is a social construct rather than a genetic fact, drawing on evidence from anthropology, genetics, and history to debunk myths and misconceptions. By exploring the impact of these false beliefs on society, it calls for a reevaluation of how race is perceived and addressed in contemporary discourse.
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