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Authors:Richard J. Herrnstein, Charles Murray Publisher:Free Press Studio:Free Press Manufacturer:Free Press Label:Free Press Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published) Media: Paperback Edition: 1st Free Press Pbk. Ed Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 912 Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1 Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 1.6
Product Description Offering a startling perspective on the social and economic problems of contemporary America, a controversial study examines the relationship between ethnicity and intelligence. Reprint. 125,000 first printing. NYT.
Prompt Delivery and received as advertised! October 28, 2008 0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I received my product from this seller promptly and in the advertised condition; which was excellent! I would purchase from this seller again in the future. Potential buyer rest assured as this seller is professional!
Good Condition September 30, 2008 0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Haven't read it but it came in good condition. First chapter is pretty interesting. Not bad for $.01.
Without Prejudice September 22, 2008 2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Hard to read book for anyone trapped in their own ideological world view; fascinating and enlightening for everyone else. Highly recommended!
Very theoretical September 21, 2008 0 out of 3 found this review helpful
The authors apparently haven't met a lot of Mensans. Mensans have all scored in the top 2 percentile on IQ tests but have very different lifestyles. Many of them are not rich at all. Wealth is a matter of ambition and a healthy dose of luck. Think beautiful women with average IQ's who marry rich. Think movie stars, rappers, models, and athletes who make millions per year. In comparison, many NASA airspace engineers start with $60K per year after 4 yrs of college and a Ph.D.
Arguing against these findings is like arguing against evolution July 29, 2008 2 out of 4 found this review helpful
It's a theory and it's based on means and scientific proof. There's people out there that don't believe in evolution despite all the proof, so no wonder there are those who dispute this books findings, especially when they hit closer to home perhaps.
At the end of the day we're all animals on this planet, no different than say a dog or horse. However, through evolution and selective breeding, there are over 100 different distinct dog breeds that have various strenghts and weaknesses due to their genetics. Some are fast and nimble. Some are slow. Some are short. Some are tall. Some make good guards. Some make good herders. Some just make a cute plaything. Some are very friendly. Some are known to be prone to violent behavior (how many pit bulls bite people vs english bull dogs???). Likewise, mentally, some breeds are quick to learn commands, follow signals, figure out problems - essentially be a "smart" dog. Some breeds are notorious for the exact opposite!
To think that ALL people are created equal and that no genetic differences could have formed (or form in the future) from PEOPLE "breeding" defies the previous logic.
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