A Study of American Intelligence [Hardcover] Brigham, Carl Campbell

Description

Vintage 1923 hardcover edition. Former library copy. The hardcover has some wear and fading. The pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This copy of Carl C. Brigham’s “A Study of American Intelligence” offers a fascinating glimpse into the controversial history of intelligence testing and the eugenics movement in the early 20th century United States. Published in 1923, this work played a significant role in shaping attitudes and policies towards immigration and education. Brigham, a prominent psychologist at Princeton, used data from World War I army tests to argue for the existence of racial differences in intelligence, lending pseudoscientific support to nativist and discriminatory ideologies. While his conclusions have been widely discredited, the book remains an important primary source for understanding the complex interplay between science, politics, and social attitudes of that era. This ex-library copy, with its well-worn exterior and sturdy binding, bears witness to the enduring impact and scrutiny this work has faced over the decades. For collectors and scholars interested in the history of psychology, eugenics, and the misuse of science for political ends, this volume offers a valuable opportunity to engage with a controversial yet influential text.