Nature versus nurture -- The 'threat' of mass education -- The origins of the eugenics movement -- Eugenics and the intellectuals -- IQ and eleven-plus selection -- Intelligence testing challenged -- The new preoccupation with intelligence and 'race' -- The durability of eugenic theories -- Prospects for the future
Summary
This is a study into how eugenics and concepts of intelligence have influenced education systems in both the UK and the US. The chapters cover the origins of the eugenics movement, intelligence testing challenged, the durability of eugenics theories, and much more
