Elise Burton on Racial Science

Perspectives on Science - A podcast by Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine

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Elise Burton discusses the development of genetics, racial science, and race concepts in the Middle East. Dr. Burton sketches the connections between European, North American, and Middle Eastern scientists, and elaborates upon how contemporary issues (such as COVID-19) are influenced by ideas of genetic nationalism. Find this podcast and more in the Consortium's series on racial science at: www.chstm.org/video/101