Publisher's Synopsis

""English Men of Science: Their Nature and Nurture"" is a book written by Francis Galton and published in 1874. It is an exploration of the nature and nurture of English scientists at the time, and seeks to understand the factors that contribute to their success. Galton, a cousin of Charles Darwin, was a pioneer in the fields of psychology and statistics and was interested in the study of heredity and intelligence. In this book, he examines the backgrounds, education, and careers of successful English scientists, and looks for patterns and commonalities among them. He also explores the role of genetics and environment in shaping their abilities and achievements. The book is considered a landmark in the history of psychology and is still influential today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781436641630
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 284
Weight: 130g
Height: 900mm
Width: 600mm
Spine width: 75mm