English Men Of Science: Their Nature And Nurture (1874)

by Francis Galton

Book Overview

""English Men of Science: Their Nature and Nurture"" is a book written by Francis Galton in 1874. The book explores the nature and nurture of British scientists of the time, examining their backgrounds, education, and personal characteristics. Galton was interested in the question of whether scientific success was due to innate abilities or to environmental factors such as education and upbringing. The book is based on a survey of over 1800 scientists,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164177028
• ISBN13: 9781164177029
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"