Download or read book Sir Francis Galton FRS written by Milo Keynes and published by Springer. This book was released on 1993-07-20 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: '...this is a splendid, first-class book, the definitive book on Francis Galton and his legacy. The editing has been superb...The timing of its publication is excellent in relation to the increasing interest in human genetics in all areas of the biological and behavioural sciences'.R.Plomin, Distinguished Professor and Director, Center for Development and Health Genetics, Pennsylvania State University Sir Francis Galton (1822-1911), a grandson of Erasmus Darwin, was one of the most versatile men of his time. In his twenties he won fame as an explorer. He worked at the prediction of weather, and described his discovery of the anticyclone He first became an anthropologist in 1862 when he joined the Ethnological Society. He initiated anthropometry and the measurement of human variation, and the use of photography for the analysis of differencies, or individual characteristics, in a group. He recognised the uniqueness of Finger Prints, and, in 1875, first used the records of pairs of identical twins in his researches into the laws of heredity. Besides contributions to human genetics, Galton devised the correlation coefficient, and was thus concerned with the advancement of statistics. In 1883, he coined the word eugenics by which he meant 'good in birth' and 'noble in heredity', and, in 1904, he founded the Galton Laboratory at University College, London. He was first President of the Eugenics Education Society in 1907.
Download or read book Sir Francis Galton FRS written by Milo Keynes and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 1993-07-19 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: '...this is a splendid, first-class book, the definitive book on Francis Galton and his legacy. The editing has been superb...The timing of its publication is excellent in relation to the increasing interest in human genetics in all areas of the biological and behavioural sciences'.R.Plomin, Distinguished Professor and Director, Center for Development and Health Genetics, Pennsylvania State University Sir Francis Galton (1822-1911), a grandson of Erasmus Darwin, was one of the most versatile men of his time. In his twenties he won fame as an explorer. He worked at the prediction of weather, and described his discovery of the anticyclone He first became an anthropologist in 1862 when he joined the Ethnological Society. He initiated anthropometry and the measurement of human variation, and the use of photography for the analysis of differencies, or individual characteristics, in a group. He recognised the uniqueness of Finger Prints, and, in 1875, first used the records of pairs of identical twins in his researches into the laws of heredity. Besides contributions to human genetics, Galton devised the correlation coefficient, and was thus concerned with the advancement of statistics. In 1883, he coined the word eugenics by which he meant 'good in birth' and 'noble in heredity', and, in 1904, he founded the Galton Laboratory at University College, London. He was first President of the Eugenics Education Society in 1907.
Download or read book Sir Francis Galton FRS written by Milo Keynes and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hereditary Genius written by Sir Francis Galton and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hereditary Genius written by Francis Galton and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deals with intelligence hereditary through genetics in the famous people around that time divided by the groups of famous people and by their abilities such as English judges, Statesmen, people in literary circles, scientists, and athletes. Presents the comparison between different races and the influences that impact to the natural abilities of the races.
Download or read book Finger Prints written by Francis Galton and published by Cosimo Classics. This book was released on 1892 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I should say that one of the inducements to making these inquiries into personal identification has been to discover independent features suitable for hereditary investigation." -Sir Francis Galton, "Personal Identification and Description" (1889) In Finger Prints (1907), Sir Francis Galton described the research he did related to the use of fingerprints for identification. Through this work, he validated a theory first proposed by Sir Willliam Herschel and gave the use of fingerprinting a scientific validity that laid the groundwork for its use in criminal investigations. This edition of his book contains minor revisions the author made to the original 1883 publication.
Download or read book Memories of My Life written by Francis Galton and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sir Francis Galton FRS written by Milo Keynes and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 1993-07-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: '...this is a splendid, first-class book, the definitive book on Francis Galton and his legacy. The editing has been superb...The timing of its publication is excellent in relation to the increasing interest in human genetics in all areas of the biological and behavioural sciences'.R.Plomin, Distinguished Professor and Director, Center for Development and Health Genetics, Pennsylvania State University Sir Francis Galton (1822-1911), a grandson of Erasmus Darwin, was one of the most versatile men of his time. In his twenties he won fame as an explorer. He worked at the prediction of weather, and described his discovery of the anticyclone He first became an anthropologist in 1862 when he joined the Ethnological Society. He initiated anthropometry and the measurement of human variation, and the use of photography for the analysis of differencies, or individual characteristics, in a group. He recognised the uniqueness of Finger Prints, and, in 1875, first used the records of pairs of identical twins in his researches into the laws of heredity. Besides contributions to human genetics, Galton devised the correlation coefficient, and was thus concerned with the advancement of statistics. In 1883, he coined the word eugenics by which he meant 'good in birth' and 'noble in heredity', and, in 1904, he founded the Galton Laboratory at University College, London. He was first President of the Eugenics Education Society in 1907.
Download or read book Narrative of an Explorer in Tropical South Africa written by Francis Galton and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book English Men of Science written by Sir Francis Galton and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Art of Travel Or Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries written by Francis Galton and published by . This book was released on 1855 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Inquiries Into Human Faculty and Its Development written by Francis Galton and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The word Eugenics first appears in this book. Also, in this book, Galton shows mathematically "the results of his experiments on the relations between the powers of visual imagery and of abstract thought."
Download or read book Essays in Eugenics written by Francis Galton and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sir Francis Galton was instrumental in the formulation of 'eugenics', which seeks to improve the human stock, and introduced the very word "eugenics" and the phrase "nature versus nature." This book consists of a number of lectures delivered by the author during the early part of the twentieth century.
Download or read book Vacation Tourists and Notes of Travel in 1860 1861 1862 3 written by Francis Galton and published by . This book was released on 1864 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Art Of Travel Shifts And Contrivances Available In Wild Countries written by Francis Galton and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-05-29 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a fascinating journey through the uncharted territories of wild countries with Francis Galton's "The Art Of Travel." Delve into a world where survival skills and ingenuity are paramount, as Galton shares invaluable insights into navigating the wilderness. But what if survival in the wild isn't just about physical prowess? What secrets lie hidden within the pages of this timeless guide Discover essential tips and tricks for traversing rugged terrain, building shelters, and finding sustenance in the most challenging environments. Galton's expertise and experience shine through as he offers practical advice for adventurers of all levels. Here's the twist: What if the art of travel isn't just about exploration—it's about unlocking the potential within ourselves to conquer the unknown? Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and transformed as you embark on a journey of self-discovery through the pages of "The Art Of Travel." With short, digestible paragraphs, Galton's prose captivates and motivates, urging readers to embrace the spirit of adventure and exploration. Each page is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the wonders of the natural world. So, are you ready to embark on the ultimate adventure? Take the first step by diving into "The Art Of Travel" today. Experience the thrill of discovery and the joy of exploration as you uncover the timeless wisdom contained within these pages. Adventure awaits—seize it now.
Download or read book Walter Heape F R S written by Carol Kountz and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-05 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walter Heape never earned a university degree, but after a world voyage he left the family business to train in embryology at Trinity College, Cambridge, and work alongside many great scientists of the late Victorian Age, including Francis Balfour, William Bateson, Michael Foster, James Frazer, Francis Galton, Thomas Huxley, E. Ray Lankester and Anton Dohrn. His entrepreneurial spirit embraced the unfolding revolutions in genetics and endocrinology, and breakthroughs in animal breeding technology and fertility treatment for patients were foreshadowed by his contributions to reproductive biology. He did not, however, always enjoy a smooth ride as a researcher and science administrator, but a background in business helped him to survive the political fray to leave a scientific legacy that deserves to be celebrated.JOHN D. BIGGERS, Ph.D., D.Sc. has worked in the field of reproductive biology from 1950 and at Harvard Medical School from 1971 where he is now Emeritus Professor of Cell Biology. CAROL KOUNTZ, Ph.D. is Associate Professor Emerita of Writing, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan.
Download or read book Race and Photography written by Amos Morris-Reich and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-01-11 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Race and Photography studies the changing function of photography from the 1870s to the 1940s within the field of the “science of race,” what many today consider the paradigm of pseudo-science. Amos Morris-Reich looks at the ways photography enabled not just new forms of documentation but new forms of perception. Foregoing the political lens through which we usually look back at race science, he holds it up instead within the light of the history of science, using it to explore how science is defined; how evidence is produced, used, and interpreted; and how science shapes the imagination and vice versa. Exploring the development of racial photography wherever it took place, including countries like France and England, Morris-Reich pays special attention to the German and Jewish contexts of scientific racism. Through careful reconstruction of individual cases, conceptual genealogies, and patterns of practice, he compares the intended roles of photography with its actual use in scientific argumentation. He examines the diverse ways it was used to establish racial ideologies—as illustrations of types, statistical data, or as self-evident record of racial signs. Altogether, Morris-Reich visits this troubling history to outline important truths about the roles of visual argumentation, imagination, perception, aesthetics, epistemology, and ideology within scientific study.
