Inquiries into Human Faculty and its Development

Sir Francis Galton (1822 - 1911)

Francis Galton, credited with the discovery of identification by fingerprinting, also took a long term interest in the study of biometrics. In this book, many different faculties, both observable and measurable are discussed in length and methods of collecting data suggested. In addition, casual observations from personal memoirs, and drawing similar cases from other reputable sources are also compared. A wide variety of topics are mentioned, including differences in appearance within family members, to subtle habits and emotional responses comparing humans and animals are mentioned in a series of chapter length essays. - Summary by Leon Harvey

Genre(s): Science, Social Science (Culture & Anthropology)

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 00 Preface Leon Harvey
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Play 01 Section 1. Introduction, Variety of Human Nature, Features, Composite Portraiture, Description of the Composites, Bodily Qualities, Energy, Sensitivity Leon Harvey
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Play 02 Section 2. Sequence of Test Weights, Whitles for Audibility of Shrill Notes, Anthropometric Registers, Unconsciousness of Peculiarities, Statistical Methods, Character, Criminals and the Insane Leon Harvey
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Play 03 Section 3. Gregarious and Slavish Instincts, Intellectual Differences, Mental Imagery, Vividness of Mental Imagery Leon Harvey
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Play 04 Section 4. Colour Representation Leon Harvey
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Play 05 Section 5. Number Forms Leon Harvey
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Play 06 Section 6. Colour Associations, Visionaries Leon Harvey
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Play 07 Section 7. Nature and Nurture, Associations, Psychometric Experiments, Antechamber of Consciousness, Early Sentiments Leon Harvey
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Play 08 Section 8. History of Twins Leon Harvey
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Play 09 Section 9. Domestication of Animals Leon Harvey
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Play 10 Section 10. The Observed Order of Events, Selection and Race, Influence of Man upon Race, Population, Early and Late Marriages, Marks for Family Merit, Endowments, Conclusion Leon Harvey
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Play 11 Section 11. Appendix 1, Composite Portraiture Leon Harvey
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Play 12 Section 12. Appendix 2, The Relative Supplies from Town and Country Families to the Population of Future Generations, An Apparatus For Testing The Delicacy With Which Weights Can Be Discriminated By Handling Them, Whistles For Testing The Upper Limits Of Audible Sound In Different Individuals, Questions On Visualising And Other Allied Faculties Leon Harvey
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Play 13 Section 13. Addenda: Restored Sections, Enthusiasm, Possibilities of Theocratic Intervention, Statistical Inquiries Into The Efficacy Of Prayer Leon Harvey
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