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Title Eugenics, race, and intelligence in education [electronic resource] / Clyde Chitty ; with a foreword by Tony Benn.
Published London ; New York : Continuum International Pub. Group, 2009, c2007.

Description xv, 165 p.
Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Introduction: Nature versus nurture -- The "threat" of mass education -- The origins of the eugenics movement -- Eugenics and the intellectuals -- IQ and eleven-plus selection -- Intelligence testing challenged -- The new pre-occupation with intelligence and "race" -- The durability of eugenic theories -- Conclusion: Prospects for the future.
Reproduction Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Subject Eugenics -- Great Britain -- History.
Eugenics -- United States -- History.
Intelligence tests -- Great Britain -- History.
Intelligence tests -- United States -- History.
Classism -- Great Britain -- History.
Racism -- United States -- History.
Education -- Great Britain.
Nature and nurture.
Electronic books.
Local Subj. ProQuest Ebook Central Academic Complete (VIVA subscription)
Alt Author Benn, Tony.
ProQuest (Firm)
Standard # 9780826489807 (hardcover)
082648980X (hardcover)
9780826426185
9781441104144 (e-book)

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