The Human Species
1879
The Human Species, written by A. de Quatrefages and first published in 1879, is a significant anthropological work that examines humanity's unity and diversity. It discusses the classification of humans within the natural kingdoms, addressing race and variation while emphasizing scientific observation. De Quatrefages argues for the unity of the human species amidst debates on racial distinctions, laying a foundational framework for understanding human variation and its implications for anthropology.
