Abstract
Different approaches to the study of human variation have been debated for centuries. One of the major issues still discussed in anthropology and related sciences is whether the concept of race should be utilised in the study of human variation. This paper suggests an approach to the study of human biological variation which eliminates the race concept while preserving the classificatory process. It is based on the application of artificial classification and the assumption that infraspecific classification of the species Homo sapiens is possible only if it is invoked as an instrument of convenience.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Anthropology today |
| Subtitle of host publication | trends, scope and applications |
| Editors | Veena Bhasin, M.K Bhasin |
| Place of Publication | Delhi, India |
| Publisher | Kamla-Raj Enterprises |
| Pages | 161-165 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (Print) | 8185264457 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Homo sapiens
- 'race'
- infraspecific classification
- artificial classification