Notorious Footnotes: A Reply to Jonathan Hearn
Abstract
This article responds to criticisms levelled by Professor Jonathan Hearn at the University of Edinburgh's ‘Race Review’ in this issue. It reflects on historical method, the selection of evidence in service of larger arguments, and scholarly propriety.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Scottish History and National Identity
Race
Genetics
and Society
Colonial History and Postcolonial Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Scottish Affairs
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Volume
- 35
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 267–271
- Publication date
- 1 May 2026
- Language
- EN