Reviews

“Here, in a manageable package, is something I find invaluable––a reasonably condensed and relevant rundown on the biological meaning of ‘race’ that must be dealt with before proceeding to discuss its meaning in U.S. society today, which mostly is unrelated to biology.” – Robert S. Corruccini, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology, Southern Illinois University

“Quintyn’s take on race brings the biological history and debate directly to bear on contemporary issues, a connection that is so crucial to contemporary society, but so often clouded over with political and social meanings. Instead of arguing for color blindness, we need to look at race head on. Blood pressure, SAT tests, identity politics—all of these are affected by our racial concepts. In the US today, immigrant and social changes have led to so much admixture that conventional categories no longer work. This book is full of important and fascinating facts that confront social conditions, such as immigration, race, gender, and history.” – Dr. Martha Rees, Professor of Anthropology, Agnes Scott College