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A Life Of Sir Francis Galton: From African Exploration To The Birth Of Eugenics,Used
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Few Scientists Have Made Lasting Contributions To As Many Fields As Francis Galton. He Was An Important African Explorer, Travel Writer, And Geographer. He Was The Meteorologist Who Discovered The Anticyclone, A Pioneer In Using Fingerprints To Identify Individuals, The Inventor Of Regression And Correlation Analysis In Statistics, And The Founder Of The Eugenics Movement. Now, Nicholas Gillham Paints An Engaging Portrait Of This Victorian Polymath.The Book Traces Galton'S Ancestry (He Was The Grandson Of Erasmus Darwin And The Cousin Of Charles Darwin), Upbringing, Training As A Medical Apprentice, And Experience As A Cambridge Undergraduate. It Recounts In Colorful Detail Galton'S Adventures As Leader Of His Own Expedition In Namibia. Darwin Was Always A Strong Influence On His Cousin And A Turning Point In Galton'S Life Was The Publication Of The Origin Of Species. Thereafter, Galton Devoted Most Of His Life To Human Heredity, Using Then Novel Methods Such As Pedigree Analysis And Twin Studies To Argue That Talent And Character Were Inherited And That Humans Could Be Selectively Bred To Enhance These Qualities. To This End, He Founded The Eugenics Movement Which Rapidly Gained Momentum Early In The Last Century. After Galton'S Death, However, Eugenics Took A More Sinister Path, As In The United States, Where By 1913 Sixteen States Had Involuntary Sterilization Laws, And In Germany, Where The Goal Of Racial Purity Was Pushed To Its Horrific Limit In The 'Final Solution.' Galton Himself, Gillham Writes, Would Have Been Appalled By The Extremes To Which Eugenics Was Carried.Here Then Is A Vibrant Biography Of A Remarkable Scientist As Well As A Superb Portrait Of Science In The Victorian Era.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the biography 'A Life of Sir Francis Galton'? A: The biography focuses on the life and contributions of Francis Galton, highlighting his work as an African explorer, his pioneering research in statistics, and his role in founding the eugenics movement.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Life of Sir Francis Galton'? A: The book is authored by Nicholas Wright Gillham, who presents Galton's life in a vibrant and engaging manner.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 432 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of Galton's life and work.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the first edition, published on November 1, 2001.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in this biography? A: Key themes include Galton's contributions to various scientific fields, his adventures in Africa, his influence by Charles Darwin, and the implications of his work on eugenics.
- Q: Is 'A Life of Sir Francis Galton' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the biography is suitable for academic study as it provides detailed historical context and analysis of Galton's contributions to science and society.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, making it durable for long-term use.
- Q: Does the biography include any illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify if the book includes illustrations or photographs, so it may primarily consist of text.
- Q: What impact did Galton's work have on the field of genetics? A: Galton's work laid the groundwork for the field of genetics, particularly through his studies on heredity and the concept of eugenics, which influenced later genetic research.
- Q: Are there any notable criticisms of eugenics discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book addresses the darker aspects of eugenics that emerged after Galton's death, particularly the misuse of his ideas in the United States and Germany.