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OverviewA 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 1924, Volume 2 focuses on Galton's 'researches of middle life', including his anthropological research and psychological experiments. Pearson himself was later appointed the first Galton professor of eugenics at University College London. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Karl PearsonPublisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing) ISBN: 9780511973178ISBN 10: 0511973179 Publication Date: 05 June 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , General Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface; 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.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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