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¹Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal da Bahia (Brasil).

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Brazilian medicine and physical anthropology adopted naturalistic views on race and racial mixing during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This period coincided with the assimilation of evolutionary theories in Brazil.

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Area of Science:

* Anthropology
* Medical History
* Sociology

Background:

* Examines the influence of evolutionism on Brazilian scientific thought.
* Focuses on the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period of significant intellectual change.

Observation:

* Brazilian medicine and physical anthropology approached the concept of race naturalistically.
* Investigated the societal "problem" of race mixture within Brazil.

Findings:

* Scientific discourse on race was shaped by prevailing evolutionary theories.
* Naturalistic perspectives were applied to understand racial dynamics and their perceived consequences.

Implications:

* Provides insight into the historical construction of race in Brazil.
* Highlights the intersection of scientific ideas and social concerns regarding race mixture.
* Informs contemporary discussions on race, science, and Brazilian identity.