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Bell Curve : Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life by Richard J. Herrnstein and Charles Murray (1994, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherFree Press
ISBN-100029146739
ISBN-139780029146736
eBay Product ID (ePID)21381
Product Key Features
Book TitleBell Curve : Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life
Number of Pages912 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSociology / General, General
Publication Year1994
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science
AuthorRichard J. Herrnstein, Charles Murray
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight34 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width6.7 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN94-029694
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition20
Dewey Decimal305.5/0973
SynopsisThe seminal book about IQ and class that ignited one of the most explosive controversies in decades, now updated with a new Afterword by Charles Murray Breaking new ground and old taboos, Richard J. Herrnstein and Charles Murray tell the story of a society in transformation. At the top, a cognitive elite is forming in which the passkey to the best schools and the best jobs is no longer social background but high intelligence. At the bottom, the common denominator of the underclass is increasingly low intelligence rather than racial or social disadvantage. The Bell Curve describes the state of scientific knowledge about questions that have been on people's minds for years but have been considered too sensitive to talk about openly -- among them, IQ's relationship to crime, unemployment, welfare, child neglect, poverty, and illegitimacy; ethnic differences in intelligence; trends in fertility among women of different levels of intelligence; and what policy can do -- and cannot do -- to compensate for differences in intelligence. Brilliantly argued and meticulously documented, The Bell Curve is the essential first step in coming to grips with the nation's social problems.
LC Classification NumberBF431.H398 1994
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- Sep 07, 2016Top favorable review
Intelligence
A well-researched and written book suitable for the casual reader and the specialist. Though its observations were supported by copious surveys and studies spanning many decades, the authors were excoriated by left wing ultra-liberals and apologists who refused to acknowledge irrefutable facts. Regardless, it is an excellent study of "intelligence" in the USA and a recommended read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 28, 2019Top critical review
Interesting, but full of bias.
A rather famous book with a disappointing and rather racist thesis. One is left to wonder if the authors had a hidden agenda. Twenty-five years after its original publication, the book is still creating controversy.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 11, 2017
Changed the way I think
This is one of the most thought provoking and impressive books I have ever read. Even if you disagree with the authors' statements about race, the main thrust of the book, that a segregated cognitive elite is emerging is compelling and troublesome.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 25, 2024
Well written and well supported
Knew about this book for decades and always wanted to read it. To say that it has been unfairly vilified would be a fantastic understatement. Highly recommended! The only prerequisite is you have to have an open mind, which unfortunately disqualifies a large swath of our supposed intelligentsia.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 03, 2020
A classic study, even if it is controversial. Still valid today!
The subject matter may be conrtoversial, but it's worth the effdort to read it and take notes! Worth the money, it arrived qickly in great shape!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 14, 2019
Indicates that half the people in the world are below average.
Leftists hate this book because puts lies to the claim that all people and all races are equal in every way (besides 'under the law'). Not an easy or quick read, but compelling and scientifically (but not politically) correct.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 07, 2023
accurate account of smarts and tracking how it all ends!
very good book top quality!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 14, 2019
The Bell Curve is a fascinating book and really is enlightening backed by science and fact
Awesome book especially if you are technical and can follow statistics and math. It really causes you to think about why things are they way they are with the World. Read it with an open mind and you will love it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 12, 2022
What we all know to be true
This extremely well thought out and balanced book provides irrefutable evidence for its main and all subsidiary premises. A must read for these troubled times.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 20, 2021
It's helps to have and use the brain. :-)
This kind of science should be used in developing social/ societal programs . Unfortunately in a hunt for votes science is dammed.. Everything else is applied instead.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
