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- catalog abstract "For people with little or no knowledge of the science of human intelligence, this volume takes readers to a stage where they are able to make judgments for themselves about the key questions of human mental ability. Each chapter addresses a central scientific issue but does so in a way that is lively and completely accessible. Issues discussed include whether there are several different types of intelligence, whether intelligence differences are caused by genes or the environment, t e biological basis of intelligence levels, and whether intelligence declines as we grow older.".
- catalog contributor b12787699.
- catalog created "2001.".
- catalog date "2001".
- catalog date "2001.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "2001.".
- catalog description "For people with little or no knowledge of the science of human intelligence, this volume takes readers to a stage where they are able to make judgments for themselves about the key questions of human mental ability. Each chapter addresses a central scientific issue but does so in a way that is lively and completely accessible. Issues discussed include whether there are several different types of intelligence, whether intelligence differences are caused by genes or the environment, t e biological basis of intelligence levels, and whether intelligence declines as we grow older.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-128) and index.".
- catalog description "To see 'g' or not to see 'g': How many types of intelligence are there? -- Ageing and intelligence: senility or sagacity? What happens to mental abilities as we grow older? -- Brainy? Why are some people cleverer than others? -- 'They f- you up your Mum and Dad' (Larkin): Are intelligence differences a result of genes or environments or both? -- The (b)right man for the job: Does intelligence matter? -- The lands of the rising IQ: Is intelligence changing generation by generation? -- Eleven (not-so- ) angry men (and women): Psychologistsactually agree about human intelligence differences.".
- catalog extent "132 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0192893211 (pbk.)".
- catalog isPartOf "Very short introductions ; 39".
- catalog issued "2001".
- catalog issued "2001.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Oxford, UK ; New York : Oxford University Press,".
- catalog subject "153.9 21".
- catalog subject "2001 J-924".
- catalog subject "BF 431 D285i 2001".
- catalog subject "BF431 .D354 2001".
- catalog subject "Intellect.".
- catalog subject "Intelligence Popular Works.".
- catalog subject "Intelligence Tests Popular Works.".
- catalog subject "Intelligence levels.".
- catalog tableOfContents "To see 'g' or not to see 'g': How many types of intelligence are there? -- Ageing and intelligence: senility or sagacity? What happens to mental abilities as we grow older? -- Brainy? Why are some people cleverer than others? -- 'They f- you up your Mum and Dad' (Larkin): Are intelligence differences a result of genes or environments or both? -- The (b)right man for the job: Does intelligence matter? -- The lands of the rising IQ: Is intelligence changing generation by generation? -- Eleven (not-so- ) angry men (and women): Psychologistsactually agree about human intelligence differences.".
- catalog title "Intelligence : a very short introduction / Ian J. Deary.".
- catalog type "text".