Darwinism and Race Progress by John Berry Haycraft

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Author Haycraft, John Berry, 1857-1922
LoC No. 06014593
Title Darwinism and Race Progress
Note Reading ease score: 50.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Darwinism and Race Progress" by John Berry Haycraft is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complex interplay between biological evolution and the concept of race, focusing on how evolutionary principles could be applied to understand racial progress and degeneration. Haycraft's analysis suggests that while individual health and morality can improve through modern civilization, these advancements might not necessarily translate into racial superiority or vitality. The opening of the text provides an introductory analysis of historical racial progress and decline, illustrating how nations have evolved, flourished, and then faded into obscurity. Haycraft discusses various nations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, to argue that the decay of political organization does not equate to racial deterioration. He emphasizes the permanence of certain racial types, using Scandinavians and Jews as examples, and introduces the idea that societal and political changes often overshadow inherent organic qualities. This foundation sets the stage for a deeper investigation into the laws of racial change and the implications of modern medicine and societal progress on humanity's future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HM: Social sciences: Sociology
Subject Sociology
Subject Evolution
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