,On the Politics of Genetic Research Pertaining to the Jews

On the Politics of Genetic Research Pertaining to the Jews


 

Publication Date: January 2007

Publisher: Association for Jewish Studies; Association for Jewish Studies

Author(s): Raphael Falk; Raphael Falk

Research Area: Culture and religion; Population and demographics

Keywords: Race; Methodology; Jewish Identification; International Relations

Type: Report

Abstract:

The author reviews some of the discoveries of scientists examining the genetics of Jewish populations worldwide. But he cautions that many of the scientists involved in such research have not been alert enough to the sociopolitical implications of their work. The author describes some of the hot-button issues which can be triggered by inquiries into this topic,.