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English Men of Science: Their Nature and Nurture

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English Men of Science: Their Nature and Nurture

by Sir Francis Galton

English· 04:39:15· 8 chapters
The results of a survey undertaken by Galton to learn more about individual differences and similarities between the "pre-eminent" men of his time. Brief biographical information, biometric data and extensive quotations have been compiled and presented. Summary by niobium.

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Chapters

  1. Chapter 1

    Preface

    05:00
  2. Chapter 2

    Antecedents Part 1

    40:59
  3. Chapter 3

    Antecedents Part 2

    37:29
  4. Chapter 4

    Qualities

    1:09:37
  5. Chapter 5

    Origin and Taste for Science Part 1

    44:10
  6. Chapter 6

    Origin and Taste for Science Part 2

    51:20
  7. Chapter 7

    Education

    22:48
  8. Chapter 8

    Appendix

    07:52