Eugenics, race, and intelligence in education
Chitty, Clyde.
Eugenics, race, and intelligence in education [electronic resource] / Clyde Chitty ; with a foreword by Tony Benn. - London ; New York : Continuum International Pub. Group, 2009, c2007. - xv, 165 p.
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.
Eugenics--History.--Great Britain
Eugenics--History.--United States
Intelligence tests--History.--Great Britain
Intelligence tests--History.--United States
Classism--History.--Great Britain
Racism--History.--United States
Education--Great Britain.
Nature and nurture.
Electronic books.
HQ755.5.G7 / C55 2009eb
363.9/20941
Eugenics, race, and intelligence in education [electronic resource] / Clyde Chitty ; with a foreword by Tony Benn. - London ; New York : Continuum International Pub. Group, 2009, c2007. - xv, 165 p.
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.
Eugenics--History.--Great Britain
Eugenics--History.--United States
Intelligence tests--History.--Great Britain
Intelligence tests--History.--United States
Classism--History.--Great Britain
Racism--History.--United States
Education--Great Britain.
Nature and nurture.
Electronic books.
HQ755.5.G7 / C55 2009eb
363.9/20941