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    Hereditary Genius (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): An Inquiry Into Its Laws And Consequences

    By Francis Galton

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    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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBarnes & Noble
    Release dateMar 20, 2012
    ISBN9781411465039
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      A superlative review on heredity and how lineage is important in determining a person’s social outcome.