
The Life, Letters and Labours of Francis Galton
Karl Pearson(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 2. June 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
276 pages
978-1-108-07243-4 (ISBN)
Description
A controversial figure, Sir Francis Galton (1822-1911), biostatistician, human geneticist, eugenicist, and first cousin of Charles Darwin, is famed as the father of eugenics. Believing that selective breeding was the only hope for the human race, Galton undertook many investigations of human abilities and devoted the last few years of his life to promoting eugenics. Although he intended his studies to work positively, for eradicating hereditary diseases, his research had a hugely negative impact on the world which subsequently bestowed on Galton a rather sinister reputation. Written by Galton's colleague, eugenicist and statistician Karl Pearson (1857-1936), this four-volume biography pieces together a fascinating life. First published in 1930, this second part of Volume 3 includes records of Galton's travels and occupations, and recollections of friends and family. Pearson himself was later appointed the first Galton professor of eugenics at University College London.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
17 Plates, black and white; 25 Line drawings, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
724 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-108-07243-4 (9781108072434)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
17. Characterisation, especially by letters; Index.