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The Mismeasure of Man
The Mismeasure of Man
Author: Stephen Jay Gould
Can human intelligence be measured? From 19th-century craniometry (literally, the measurement of skulls) to today's vastly sophisticated methods of IQ testing, the author traces the history of scientists' attempts to assess human intelligence. Along the way he tackles the fundamental problems -- the very idea of measurement seems reducti...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780393310672
ISBN-10: 0393310671
Publication Date: 8/1993
Pages: 352
Edition: Reissue
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3.7 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Norsecross avatar reviewed The Mismeasure of Man on + 27 more book reviews
This book ends any and all excuses to be mean, racist, or superior to any fellow human. Gould is always thorough,frequently to the point of exhaustion, but you always know you have read something well supported with data and supported by history and research and good science...but no guarantee that the book is a page-turner.
googoobear avatar reviewed The Mismeasure of Man on
Had to read it for class. Unsure if I would have read it on my own.
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A compelling argument that undermines those made in The Bell Curve.


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