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Describes his work as an explorer, meteorologist, statistician, and psychologist. With selected writings, an extensive biography, photographs and portraits, and a bibliography. ... -- Francis Galton, Hereditary Genius...
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Galton was instrumental in the formulation of 'eugenics', which seeks to improve the human stock and prevent the degeneration of genetic potential. ...
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galton.org/eugenicist.html
galton.org/eugenicist.html
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Francis Galton (1822-1911) ... Although weak in mathematics Galton proved that a normal mixture of normal distributions is itself normal. ... Honours awarded to Francis Galton; (Click below for those honoured in this way)
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www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/Mathematicians/Galton.html
www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/Mathematicians/Galton.html
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Biography of Francis Galton (BB^Y-1911) ... An explorer and anthropologist, Francis Galton is known for his pioneering studies of human intelligence. He devoted the latter part of his life to eugenics, i.e. improving the physical and mental makeup of the human species by selected parenthood.
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www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/Biographies/Galton.html
www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/Biographies/Galton.html
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Britannica online encyclopedia article on Sir Francis Galton (British scientist), Feb. 16, 1822near Sparkbrook, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Eng. Jan. 17, 1911Grayshott House, Haslemere, SurreyEnglish explorer, anthropologist, and eugenicist, known for his pioneering studies of human intelligence. ... Sir Francis Galton,
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www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/224628/Sir-Francis-G...
www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/224628/Sir-Francis-Galton
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The biographical profile of Francis Galton, focusing on his/her contributions to the development of intelligence theory and testing. ... * For more information on Sir Francis Galton and access to his publications available on-line, reference www.galton.org...
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www.indiana.edu/~intell/galton.shtml
www.indiana.edu/~intell/galton.shtml
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A paper on prayer, together with Francis Galton's work on forensics, genetics and intelligence. Also his method for visualising the number one million. ... Also by Francis Galton:; Kantsaywhere...
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www.abelard.org/galton/galton.htm
www.abelard.org/galton/galton.htm
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Eugenics is the study of methods to improve the human race by controlling reproduction. The word was coined in 1883 by Francis Galton, a cousin of Charles Darwin. ... The word was coined in 1883 by Francis Galton, a cousin of Charles Darwin. Galton believed that the proper evolution of the human race was thwarted...
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www.lycos.com/info/eugenics--francis-galton.html
www.lycos.com/info/eugenics--francis-galton.html
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