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A Study of Psychological Differences Between "Racial" And National Groups in Europe - Softcover

Otto Klineberg

 
9781330423585: A Study of Psychological Differences Between "Racial" And National Groups in Europe

Synopsis

A Study Of Psychological Differences Between Racial And National Groups In Europe is a comprehensive work that delves into the topic of race and intelligence in early 20th-century Europe. The author, who was commissioned by the National Research Council and the Board of Fellowships in the Biological Sciences, conducted a series of intelligence tests on over 1000 European boys, aged 10 to 12, from diverse racial groups. The study aimed to determine if there were inherent differences in intelligence between racial and national groups, and to what extent these differences could be attributed to factors such as environment, education, and socioeconomic status. The author's findings challenge some prevailing notions of the time, particularly the idea of racial superiority, and instead emphasize the significant role of environmental factors in shaping cognitive abilities. The book offers a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate on the complex relationship between race, intelligence, and culture.

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