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The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life
The Bell Curve Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life
Author: Richard J. Herrnstein, Charles Murray
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ISBN-13: 9780684824291
ISBN-10: 0684824299
Publication Date: 1/10/1996
Pages: 912
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  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: Free Press
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life on
Helpful Score: 2
Read this along with The Mismeasure of Man for a complete spectrum of the controversy surrounding this book.
reviewed The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life on + 459 more book reviews
Presents a very biased version of race, social class, and family makeup as regards to intelligence.

Interesting read, but really not very accurate, IMO and in the minds of many reputable researchers.