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.