Intelligence: A Brief History (Blackwell Brief Histories of Psychology)

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. Intelligence: A Brief History Is A 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 A Historical Overview Of The Field As Well As An Understanding Of Its Major Ideas.--jacket. The Nature Of Intelligence -- The Measurement Of Intelligence -- The Teaching Of Intelligence -- The Genetic And Environmental Bases Of Intelligence -- Group Differences In Intelligence. Anna T. Cianciolo, Robert J. Sternberg. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [141]-159) And Index. "Intelligence: A Brief History is a 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 an understanding of its major ideas."--Jacket Ideally, science moves in a forward direction.