The Life, Letters and Labours of Francis Galton
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The Life, Letters and Labours of Francis Galton by Karl Pearson
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 Galton's colleague, eugenicist and statistician Karl Pearson (1857–1936), this four-volume biography pieces together a fascinating life. First published in 1930, this second part of Volume 3 includes records of Galton's travels and occupations, and recollections of friends and family. Pearson himself was later appointed the first Galton professor of eugenics at University College London.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781108072434 |
| ISBN 10 | 1108072437 |
| Title | The Life, Letters and Labours of Francis Galton |
| Author | Karl Pearson |
| Series | Cambridge Library Collection - Darwin Evolution And Genetics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2011-06-02 |
| Number of pages | 276 |
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