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Eugenics, race, and intelligence in education

by Chitty, Clyde.
Additional authors: Benn, Tony. | ebrary, Inc.
Published by : Continuum International Pub. Group, (London ; | New York :) Physical details: xv, 165 p.
Subject(s): Eugenics -- Great Britain -- History. | Eugenics -- United States -- History. | Intelligence tests -- Great Britain -- History. | Intelligence tests -- United States -- History. | Classism -- Great Britain -- History. | Racism -- United States -- History. | Education -- Great Britain. | Nature and nurture. | Electronic books.
Year: 2007
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: Nature versus nurture -- The "threat" of mass education -- The origins of the eugenics movement -- Eugenics and the intellectuals -- IQ and eleven-plus selection -- Intelligence testing challenged -- The new pre-occupation with intelligence and "race" -- The durability of eugenic theories -- Conclusion: Prospects for the future.

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2011. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.

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