Lynn, Richard, 1930-

IQ and global inequality [[Book] /] Intelligence quotient and global inequality. Richard Lynn and Tatu Vanhanen. - Augusta, Ga. : Washington Summit Publishers, 2006. - xx, 400 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

"A National Policy Institute book."

Includes bibliographical references (p. [345]-383) and indexes.

Preface: why isn't the whole world developed? -- Theories about economic and other global inequalities -- The concept of intelligence -- Intelligence as a determinant of earnings and achievement -- The measurement of the intelligence of nations -- Measures of global inequalities in human conditions -- National IQ and five dimensions of global inequalities -- National IQ and the quality of human conditions -- Other measures of global inequalities in human conditions -- Genetic and environmental determinants of national differences in IQ and wealth -- The causal nexus -- Criticisms and rejoinders.

9781593680251 (hard cover) 9781593680244 (paper back)

2006024627


Intellect--Social aspects.
Intellect--Cross-cultural studies.
National characteristics.

BF431 / .L95 2006

153.9

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