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Is this a book that someone without an academic background in biology can readily understand and benefit from?

Rishab Yes, and to the extent the authors use any biology terms - genotype, phenotype, heritability, etc. - they are thoroughly explained (and their normativ…moreYes, and to the extent the authors use any biology terms - genotype, phenotype, heritability, etc. - they are thoroughly explained (and their normative usage in the science is critiqued!). I remember that any studies mentioned (IQ & race, etc.) have enough context. Only parts of the last chapter "New Biology vs Old Ideology" may be a learning curve to those outside the sciences. Happy reading!(less)

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