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Author Blackburn, Julian, 1903-1974.

Title The Framework of Human Behaviour.

Publication Info. Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2013.

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Description 1 online resource (169 pages).
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series International Library of Sociology
International library of sociology.
Contents Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; PREFACE; Chap. I. INTRODUCTION; Chap. II. THE MECHANISM OF HEREDITY; Chap. III. HEREDITY AND HUMAN PROBLEMS; Physical characteristics; Mental characteristics; The inheritance of intelligence; Studies of the effect of environmental influences; (a) Foster homes; (b) Orphanage studies; (c) The study of twins; Chap. IV. SEX DIFFERENCES; Chromosomal balance; Intersexes; Sex ratios; Physio-logical and mental differences; Sociological causes of sex differences; Psychological reasons for the differences; Conclusion.
Chap. V. RACE DIFFERENCESIntroduction; Physiological distinguishing marks; Theories of racial superiority and inferiority; Mental characteristics; Environmental influences; The testing of intelligence; Conclusion; Chap. VI. NATIONAL DIFFERENCES; Nation and race; Objective determinants of nations; Psychological determinants of nationality; National character; Stereotypes; Conclusion; Chap. VII. CLASS DIFFERENCES; Introduction; Objective determinants of class differences; (a) Sex; (b) Age; (c) Conquest; (d) Birth and relationship; (e) Occupation; (f) Education; (g) Wealth; (h) Intelligence.
Subjective determinants of class differencesThe pattern approach; Chap. VIII. CONCLUSION; INDEX OF AUTHORS; INDEX OF SUBJECTS.
Summary First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
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Subject Psychophysiology.
Psychophysiology.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Blackburn, Julian. Framework of Human Behaviour. Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, ©2013 9780415177825
ISBN 9781136275166 (electronic book)
1136275169 (electronic book)
9781136275081
1136275088