Race Science
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| Described At | Race Science | yivo |
| Has Abstract | Nineteenth- and early twentieth-century term for physical anthropology, or the study of human difference, with scientists proceeding from the common assumption that Europeans were racially superior to non-European peoples. Jews played a central role in race science both as practitioners and objects of study. As many Jews were doctors, they were especially well placed to become race scientists and in a position to combat claims of inherent Jewish difference and/or degeneracy. The rise of antisemitism at the end of the nineteenth century provided further impetus for Jews to employ race science because antisemites used its “evidence” to justify anti-Jewish prejudice. | yivo |
| is Represents of | 1309114 | ep |
| Title | Race Science | yivo |
| is Owl Same As of | 1309114 | ep |
| Core Pref Label | Race Science | yivo |
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