Hereditary Genius And Inquiries Into Human Faculty And Its Development (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163388839)

""Hereditary Genius And Inquiries Into Human Faculty And Its Development"" is a book written by Francis Galton, a British polymath who was interested in various fields such as statistics, psychology, and anthropology. The book, first published in 1869, is a pioneering work in the field of intelligence testing and the study of heredity. In the book, Galton presents his theory that intelligence and ability are largely determined by heredity, and that certain families and groups of people are more likely to produce exceptional individuals due to their genetic makeup. He supports this theory with extensive research and analysis of the biographies of eminent individuals, such as scientists, artists, and statesmen, and their families.Galton also explores the relationship between environment and heredity, arguing that both factors play a role in shaping human abilities. He discusses the importance of education, nutrition, and other environmental factors in developing human potential, but ultimately concludes that heredity is the primary determinant of intelligence and ability.Overall, ""Hereditary Genius And Inquiries Into Human Faculty And Its Development"" is a landmark work in the history of psychology and the study of intelligence. It continues to influence modern research in the field of genetics and human development.Hereditary Genius an Inquiry into Its Laws and Consequences and Inquiries into Human Faculty and Its Development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Francis Galton
ISBN-10: 1163388831
ISBN-13: 9781163388839
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 688
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.63d