Eugenics, Race and Intelligence in Education

Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.

Buy New

Print on Demand: 2-4 Weeks. This item cannot be cancelled or returned.

$173.08
eBook

Available Instantly

Online: 180 Days

Downloadable: 180 Days

$35.06

Summary

A fascinating study into how eugenics and concepts of intelligence have influenced education systems in both the UK and US

Please wait while the item is added to your bag...

Introduction : nature versus nurture	p. 5
The 'threat' of mass education	p. 9
The origins of the eugenics movement	p. 25
Eugenics and the intellectuals	p. 45
IQ and eleven-plus selection	p. 65
Intelligence testing challenged	p. 81
The new preoccupation with intelligence and 'race'	p. 97
The durability of eugenic theories	p. 113
Conclusion : prospects for the future	p. 125
Table of Contents provided by Blackwell. All Rights Reserved.