Black Apollo of Science: The Life of Ernest Everett Just
Black Apollo of Science is a compelling biography of Ernest Everett Just, a trailblazing Black biologist who advanced cell research amid racial adversity. From his education at elite institutions to his innovative marine biology studies, Just's story reveals the challenges and achievements of a scientist denied full recognition in his time. Kenneth R. Manning vividly recounts his enduring impact on science.
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Black Apollo of Science chronicles the life of Ernest Everett Just, a distinguished African American biologist born in 1883. Facing systemic racism, Just pursued excellence in science, earning a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and becoming a leading figure in cell biology.
Just's career at Howard University and his research at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole highlighted his innovative studies on fertilization and development in marine organisms. His work earned international recognition, yet he encountered persistent discrimination in American institutions.
Exiled to Europe during the 1930s, Just continued his scientific pursuits, collaborating with prominent researchers. This biography by Kenneth R. Manning draws on extensive archives to portray Just's resilience and intellectual legacy.
Manning's narrative explores the intersections of race, science, and opportunity in early 20th-century America, offering insights into Just's personal struggles and triumphs.
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