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Life, Letters and Labours of Francis Galton

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Klappentext First published between 1914 and 1930! this biography offers a fascinating insight into the life of the eugenicist Francis Galton. Zusammenfassung Written by his colleague Karl Pearson! this four-part biography of eugenicist Sir Francis Galton presents a staggeringly detailed account of the life of the controversial scientist. First published in 1924! Volume 2 focuses on Galton's 'researches of middle life'! including his anthropological research and psychological experiments. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 8. Transition studies: art of travel, geography, climate; 9. Early anthropological researches; 10. The early study of heredity: correspondence with Alphonse de Candolle and Charles Darwin; 11. Psychological investigations; 12. Photographic researches and portraiture; 13. Statistical investigations, especially with regard to anthropometry.

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