London ; New York : Continuum International Pub. Group, 2009, c2007.
Physical Description:
xv, 165 p.
Contents:
Introduction: 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 pre-occupation with intelligence and "race" -- The durability of eugenic theories -- Conclusion: Prospects for the future.
