Knight, Melvin M. (Melvin Moses) 1887-1981 creator Blanchard, Phyllis 1895-1986 Peters, Iva Lowther 1876-1961 text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Taboo and Genetics" by Melvin M. Knight, Ph.D., Iva Lowther Peters, Ph.D., and Phyllis Blanchard, Ph.D., is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work investigates the biological, sociological, and psychological foundations of the family, focusing on how scientific advancements in biology have led to a re-evaluation of traditional sociological views regarding sex and family dynamics. The opening of the text serves as a preface, outlining the authors' intention to revisit and challenge established theories about sex and social structures, particularly in light of recent biological findings. They indicate a need to dissect the outdated "gynæcocentric" theory that dominated sociological thought, acknowledging its inaccuracies while proposing a multidisciplinary approach to understanding sexual relationships. This includes examining the historical influence of sex taboos as well as integrating insights from modern psychology and ethnology to provide a comprehensive overview of how these factors converge to impact family life and societal norms today. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-12-11 E-text prepared by Michael Ciesielski, Dave Macfarlane, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Women Sex (Psychology) Taboo Sex (Biology) HQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14325 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14325 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133334.0 14325