[Nhcoll-l] Natural history museum controversies?

[Mazin Qumsiyeh]

In light of the discussion that ensued, I share with you an article
(attached) I wrote 30 years ago about the nature of controversies in
evolutionary biology (I argue against black and white partisanship and for
a data driven approach). May be marginally relevant to some of you :-)
1990. On the nature of controversies in evolutionary biology. Perspectives
in Biology and Medicine,  33(3):421-430.

Mazin

Mazin Qumsiyeh
Professor, Founder, and (volunteer) Director
Palestine Museum of Natural History
Palestine Institute of Biodiversity and Sustainability
Bethlehem University
Occupied Palestine
<http://qumsiyeh.org>http://palestinenature.org


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> *From:* Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> * On Behalf Of *Derek
> Sikes
> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 13, 2020 9:45 PM
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> *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] Natural history museum controversies?
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> Do any of you know of any *published* natural history / science
> controversies in museums that are quite famous? These could range from
> taking on specimens or collections that are controversial, to research
> conducted by museums staff/curators that was deemed controversial, etc.
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> Ideally, I'd like a publication or documentary / video that has the
> details. No need to reply with unpublished accounts! & These should involve
> museum specimens (so no need to reply with stories of misbehaviors of
> museum personnel if specimens were not involved).
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> Thanks!
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> Derek
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