Kathryn Yusoff, a professor from Queen Mary University of London, uncovered deep links between geology and racism during her research for a book titled 'Geologic Life'. Published in 2024, her 600-page book presents geology as intertwined with the historical contexts of colonialism. Following its publication, it sparked significant backlash from conservative media, who mischaracterized her claims about the discipline's connections to white supremacy. Yusoff argues that the roots of racial theory and material transformations of the Earth are embedded in geological studies, framing this historical perspective as essential to understanding contemporary scientific discourse.
Geology is no more racist than fish'n'chips.
Geology is intimately linked to colonialism, developing rapidly from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
The shock of the Lisbon earthquake started to generate enlightened thought.
Yusoff's research led to a 600-page tome that explores the historical links between geology and racism.
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