Hereditary Genius (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
An Inquiry Into Its Laws And Consequences
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology
| Author: | Francis Galton | ISBN: | 9781411465039 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble | Publication: | March 20, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble | Language: | English |
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| ISBN: | 9781411465039 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
| Publication: | March 20, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble |
| Language: | English |
In 1869, Galton, a Victorian polymath, composed this first scientific study attempting to establish a link between lineage and accomplishment. In a work that remains controversial to this day, he reached the conclusion that intelligence and ability are inherited, and that intelligence itself is a major contributor to success in life. In the battle of nature versus nurture, Galton was of the opinion that nature will always win.
In 1869, Galton, a Victorian polymath, composed this first scientific study attempting to establish a link between lineage and accomplishment. In a work that remains controversial to this day, he reached the conclusion that intelligence and ability are inherited, and that intelligence itself is a major contributor to success in life. In the battle of nature versus nurture, Galton was of the opinion that nature will always win.
