Inquiries into Human Faculty and its Development
Sir Francis Galton
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Length 10 h 3 min
Chapters 13
First published 1907
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
Chapters
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Preface Read by Leon Harvey 2:41
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Section 2. Sequence of Test Weights, Whitles for Audibility of Shrill Notes, Anthropometric Registers, Unconsciousness of Peculiarities, Statistical Methods, Character, Criminals and the Insane Read by Leon Harvey 53:09
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Section 3. Gregarious and Slavish Instincts, Intellectual Differences, Mental Imagery, Vividness of Mental Imagery Read by Leon Harvey 40:12
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Section 4. Colour Representation Read by Leon Harvey 30:24
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Section 5. Number Forms Read by Leon Harvey 50:23
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Section 6. Colour Associations, Visionaries Read by Leon Harvey 53:23
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Section 7. Nature and Nurture, Associations, Psychometric Experiments, Antechamber of Consciousness, Early Sentiments Read by Leon Harvey 55:28
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Section 8. History of Twins Read by Leon Harvey 40:04
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Section 9. Domestication of Animals Read by Leon Harvey 44:09
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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 Read by Leon Harvey 55:12
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Section 11. Appendix 1, Composite Portraiture Read by Leon Harvey 50:30
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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 Read by Leon Harvey 33:21
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Section 13. Addenda: Restored Sections, Enthusiasm, Possibilities of Theocratic Intervention, Statistical Inquiries Into The Efficacy Of Prayer Read by Leon Harvey 45:45
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