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Measurements of Twins, Issues 1-8

Measurements of Twins, Issues 1-8

Paperback

Medical ReferenceGeneral EducationGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1147238219
ISBN13: 9781147238211
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Mar 15 2010
Pages: 750
Weight: 2.27
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Measurements of Twins, Issues 1-8 (1905) presents the groundbreaking research of Edward Lee Thorndike into the heritability of traits and the influence of genetics versus environment. This work offers a detailed statistical analysis of physical and mental measurements taken from twins, examining the degree of similarity and difference to understand the contributions of heredity. Thorndike's pioneering study provides a foundational text for understanding early 20th-century perspectives on eugenics, genetics, and the nature versus nurture debate. These early issues lay the groundwork for future studies in behavioral genetics and developmental psychology, solidifying its enduring value for researchers and historians of science.

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