The Life, Letters and Labours of Francis Galton: Correlation, Personal Identific

Description: The Life, Letters and Labours of Francis Galton by Karl Pearson Written by his colleague Karl Pearson, this four-part biography of eugenicist Sir Francis Galton presents a detailed account of the life of the controversial scientist. First published in 1930, this first part of Volume 3 focuses on Galtons later research on correlation, personal identification, and eugenics. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A 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 Galtons colleague, eugenicist and statistician Karl Pearson (1857–1936), this four-volume biography pieces together a fascinating life. First published in 1930, the first part of Volume 3 focuses on Galtons later research on correlation, personal identification, and eugenics. Pearson himself was later appointed the first Galton professor of eugenics at University College London. Table of Contents Preface; 14. Correlation and the application of statistics to the problems of heredity; 15. Personal identification and description; 16. Eugenics as a creed and the last decade of Galtons life; Appendix. Promotional First published between 1914 and 1930, this biography offers a fascinating insight into the life of the eugenicist Francis Galton. Promotional "Headline" First published between 1914 and 1930, this biography offers a fascinating insight into the life of the eugenicist Francis Galton. Description for Bookstore Written by his colleague Karl Pearson, this four-part biography of eugenicist Sir Francis Galton presents a detailed account of the life of the controversial scientist. First published in 1930, this first part of Volume 3 focuses on Galtons later research on correlation, personal identification, and eugenics. Description for Library Written by his colleague Karl Pearson, this four-part biography of eugenicist Sir Francis Galton presents a detailed account of the life of the controversial scientist. First published in 1930, this first part of Volume 3 focuses on Galtons later research on correlation, personal identification, and eugenics. Details ISBN1108072429 Author Karl Pearson Year 2011 ISBN-10 1108072429 ISBN-13 9781108072427 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 363.92092 Pages 538 Short Title LIFE LETTERS & LABOURS OF FRAN Language English Media Book Birth 1857 Death 1936 Series Cambridge Library Collection - Darwin, Evolution and Genetics Publisher Cambridge University Press Publication Date 2011-06-02 Illustrations 1 Tables, black and white; 6 Plates, unspecified; 41 Plates, black and white; 37 Line drawings, unspecified Subtitle Correlation, Personal Identification and Eugenics UK Release Date 2011-06-02 AU Release Date 2011-06-02 NZ Release Date 2011-06-02 Alternative 9780511973185 Series Number Volume 3 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91398489;

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