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Author Galton, Francis, 1822-1911.

Title Hereditary genius : an inquiry into its laws and consequences / Francis Galton.

Publication Info. Honolulu, Hawaii : University Press of the Pacific, 2001.
1972.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  153.98 G181H    Check Shelf
Description 446 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Note "Reprinted from the 1972 edition."--T.p. verso.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Classification of men according to their reputation -- Classification of men according to their natural gifts -- Comparison of the two classifications -- Notation -- The judges of England between 1660 and 1865 -- Statesmen -- English peerages, their influence upon race -- Commanders -- Literary men -- Men of science -- Poets -- Musicians -- Painters -- Divines -- Senior classics of Cambridge -- Oarsmen -- Wrestlers of the North country -- Comparison of results -- The comparative worth of different races -- Influences that affect the natural ability of nations -- General considerations.
Subject Genius.
Intellect -- Genetic aspects.
Ability -- Genetic aspects.
Behavior genetics.
ISBN 0898755859
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