Intelligence: A Brief History / Edition 1

Intelligence: A Brief History / Edition 1

by Anna T. Cianciolo
ISBN-10:
140510824X
ISBN-13:
2901405108248
Pub. Date:
09/17/2004
Publisher:
Intelligence: A Brief History / Edition 1

Intelligence: A Brief History / Edition 1

by Anna T. Cianciolo
$33.03 Current price is , Original price is $42.95. You
$42.95 
  • SHIP THIS ITEM
    Qualifies for Free Shipping
  • PICK UP IN STORE
    Check Availability at Nearby Stores
  • SHIP THIS ITEM

    Temporarily Out of Stock Online

    Please check back later for updated availability.


Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 2901405108248
Publication date: 09/17/2004
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Anna T. Cianciolo is the Senior Research Scientist at Global Information Systems Technology, Inc. in Champaign, IL and a former postdoctoral associate in the PACE Center at Yale University. Her current research focuses on individual differences in intellectual capability and their role in knowledge acquisition and the development of skilled performance.

Robert J. Sternberg is Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University and Director of the Center for the Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and Expertise. He was the 2003 President of the American Psychological Association and is an internationally recognized authority in the field of intelligence and creativity and the author of over 1,000 journal articles, book chapters, and books.

Table of Contents

List of Figuresviii
Prefaceix
Chapter 1The Nature of Intelligence1
Chapter 2The Measurement of Intelligence30
Chapter 3The Teaching of Intelligence56
Chapter 4The Genetic and Environmental Bases of Intelligence85
Chapter 5Group Differences in Intelligence110
Concluding Remarks135
References141
Index160

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"This book surveys the history and measurement of intelligence through seven metaphors commonly used in the field: geographical (maps), computational, biological, epistemological, sociological, anthropological and systems. This treatment is extended through the chapters of the book dealing with measurement and discussions of the genetic and environmental bases of intelligence as well as group (sex and race) differences." The Scientific and Medical Network

"This book is, therefore, strongly recommended to all serious undergraduate or postgraduate students of intelligence or to anyone interested in the historical development of psychological constructs." Social Psychological Review, October 2005

From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews