Angela Saini
What’s inside
Angela Saini’s ‘Superior: The Return of Race Science’ delves into the history and resurgence of race science, a discredited field that attempts to prove inherent differences between races. Saini uncovers how race science has infiltrated modern intellectual thought and discusses its dangerous implications. Through meticulous research and interviews, she reveals how biased scientific claims about race have been used to justify inequalities and explores the social and political forces driving the comeback of race-based biological determinism.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the history of race science and its flawed foundations
- Recognizing the influence of pseudoscience in modern-day discourse
- Appreciating the complexity of race as a social construct
- Empowerment to critically evaluate scientific claims about human differences
Key Points
- Historical roots of race science
- Modern-day resurgence of race-based research
- Biased methodologies and disproven theories
- Social and political implications of race science
- The impact of race science on public policy and inequality
- Challenges to dismantling race science in academia
Who’s it For
- Science Enthusiasts
- Historians
- Social Scientists
- Activists
- Policy Makers
- Educators
About the author
Angela Saini is an award-winning British science journalist and broadcaster. With a background in Engineering from Oxford University, Saini’s work delves into scientific myths and pseudoscience, particularly around race and gender. She is known for her critical examination of science’s role in society.