Intelligence A Brief History [Paperback]

Intelligence: A Brief History is a lively and accessible look at the origins of the field of intelligence. The book explores the nature and measurement of intelligence, examines approaches to teaching intelligence, and discusses individual and group differences in intelligence. Readers will receive an historical overview of the field as well as a good understanding of its major ideas.List of Figures.

Preface.

Chapter 1. The Nature of Intelligence.

Chapter 2. The Measurement of Intelligence.

Chapter 3. The Teaching of Intelligence.

Chapter 4. The Genetic and Environmental Bases of Intelligence.

Chapter 5. Group Differences in Intelligence.

Concluding Remarks.

References.

Index.

This book surveys the history and measurement of intelligence through seven metaphors commonly used in the field: geographical (maps), computational, biological, epistemological, sociological, anthropological and systems. This treatment is extended through the chapters of the book dealing with measurement and discussions of the genetic and environmental bases of intelligence as well as group (sex and race) differences. The Scientific and Medical Network

This book is, therefore, strongly recommended to all serious undergraduate or postgraduate students of intelligence or to anyone interested in the historical development of psychological constructs. Social Psychological Review, October 2005

Anna T. Cianciolo is the Senior Research Scientist at Global Information Systems Technology, Inc. in Champaign, IL and a former postdoctoral associate in the PACE Center at Yale University. Her current research focuses on individual differences in intellectual capability and their role in knowledge acquisition and the development of skilled performanclS#