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What is the name of the book written by Arthur de Gobineau?
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The book written by Arthur de Gobineau is called The Inequality of Human Races. Gobineau asserted the Chinese were incapable of science because "the spirit of the yellow race is neither profound nor insightful to attain this quality [scientific excellence] reserved for the white race". Gobineau believed China was a warning to the West of the perils of "democracy"—by which he meant meritocracy. Because the Chinese state had attempted to promote education for the masses, the rule by the mandar