Heredity Of Skin Color In Negro-White Crosses (1913)

Heredity Of Skin Color In Negro-White Crosses is a book written by Charles Benedict Davenport in 1913. The book explores the genetics behind skin color in individuals of mixed race, specifically those with African and European ancestry. Davenport, a prominent American biologist and eugenicist, conducted extensive research on the subject and presents his findings in this book. He discusses the various factors that influence skin color, including the inheritance of specific genes and the effects of environmental factors such as sun exposure. Davenport also examines the social and cultural implications of skin color in mixed-race individuals, highlighting the historical and ongoing discrimination faced by people of color. The book provides a detailed and scientific analysis of the heredity of skin color in mixed-race individuals and sheds light on the complex and often controversial topic of race and genetics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.