ISBN: 9781334912528 - the popular science monthly, vol. 17: may to october, 1880 (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the close relationship between climate and human complexion, exploring how and why skin color varies across different regions of the globe. The author argues that skin color is an adaptation to local climate conditions, with darker skin tones providing protection from the sun's harmful rays in tropical regions, while lighter skin tones allow for better absorption of sunlight in colder climates. The book draws on a wide range of evidence, including historical accounts, scientific studies, and the author's own observations, to support this theory. It challenges traditional notions of race and ethnicity, suggesting that skin color is not a reliable indicator of genetic or cultural differences. The author concludes that understanding the connection between climate and complexion is crucial for appreciating the diversity of human life on Earth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…