The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life

The Bell Curve

Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life

1994 • 845 pages

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Postulating that a "cognitive elite" are at the top of a new class structure in America, and that low intelligence levels are at the root of many social problems, the authors challenge the fundamental American belief that everyone is created equal. 50,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo. Tour.


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Herrnstein creates the proverbial false dilemma. The IQ test is not without value but it was never intended to be the one and only predictor of future life success.

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