Intelligence
A Brief History
1st Edition
Published on 22. July 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-4051-0824-9 (ISBN)
Description
Intelligence: A Brief History is a lively and accessible look at the origins of the field of intelligence. The book explores the nature and measurement of intelligence, examines approaches to teaching intelligence, and discusses individual and group differences in intelligence. Readers will receive an historical overview of the field as well as a good understanding of its major ideas.
Reviews / Votes
"This book surveys the history and measurement of intelligence through seven metaphors commonly used in the field: geographical (maps), computational, biological, epistemological, sociological, anthropological and systems. This treatment is extended through the chapters of the book dealing with measurement and discussions of the genetic and environmental bases of intelligence as well as group (sex and race) differences." The Scientific and Medical Network"This book is, therefore, strongly recommended to all serious undergraduate or postgraduate students of intelligence or to anyone interested in the historical development of psychological constructs." Social Psychological Review, October 2005
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-0824-9 (9781405108249)
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Persons
Anna T. Cianciolo is the Senior Research Scientist at Global Information Systems Technology, Inc. in Champaign, IL and a former postdoctoral associate in the PACE Center at Yale University. Her current research focuses on individual differences in intellectual capability and their role in knowledge acquisition and the development of skilled performance.
Robert J. Sternberg is Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University and Director of the Center for the Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and Expertise. He was the 2003 President of the American Psychological Association and is an internationally recognized authority in the field of intelligence and creativity and the author of over 1,000 journal articles, book chapters, and books.
Robert J. Sternberg is Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University and Director of the Center for the Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and Expertise. He was the 2003 President of the American Psychological Association and is an internationally recognized authority in the field of intelligence and creativity and the author of over 1,000 journal articles, book chapters, and books.
Content
List of Figures. Preface.
Chapter 1. The Nature of Intelligence.
Chapter 2. The Measurement of Intelligence.
Chapter 3. The Teaching of Intelligence.
Chapter 4. The Genetic and Environmental Bases of Intelligence.
Chapter 5. Group Differences in Intelligence.
Concluding Remarks.
References.
Index.
Chapter 1. The Nature of Intelligence.
Chapter 2. The Measurement of Intelligence.
Chapter 3. The Teaching of Intelligence.
Chapter 4. The Genetic and Environmental Bases of Intelligence.
Chapter 5. Group Differences in Intelligence.
Concluding Remarks.
References.
Index.