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Title: The g Factor: The Science of Mental Ability (Human Evolution, Behavior, and Intelligence) by Arthur R. Jensen ISBN: 0-275-96103-6 Publisher: Praeger Publishers Pub. Date: 28 February, 1998 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $81.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4.55 (20 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: Great book for the non-technical reader
Comment: First, I am not a professional psychologist nor do I plan to become one. My BS is in Psychology and I have done Cognitive and Neuroscience research. This is a demanding book if you are not versed the field of psychometrics. Jensen cannot avoid having to present some of this information in a technical manner. He does, however, present the technical details of the subject in the clearest possible way. In fact this book has done much to strengthen my intrest in statistics.

The g-factor would be great reading for someone who has read some of the more popular books about human intelligence(Bell Curve, Mismeasure of Man, etc..) and is looking for a broader perspective on these issues. The highly controvesial subjects (race, environment vs. heredity, education) only account for a few parts of the book. Many of the other subjects(like world IQ increases, biological correlates, the history of g, and the politicizing of IQ) are equally facinating. Perhaps the greatest aspect of the book is Jensen's perspective on this subject. Many of his views are as fresh and creative as they are comprehensive.

Rating: 5
Summary: ...., but could have been written better.
Comment: I found the "The G Factor:...' to be enlightening and thoroughly researched book on a fascinating topic. Although the basic premise, that intellignece matters and that it is primarily inherited was evident, the book was rarely boring. The basic premise regarding intelligence was broadened by Jensen to explain intellignece, G, in statistical and physical terms with forays into G's manifestations in life. The book will not appeal to people without a strong interest in statistics; it will not appeal to people who believe that the environment is the primary shaper of our personailties. I have two criticisms of the book. The book could have been omposed better; sentences were sometimes very long with excessive flourish. My second criticism concerns the authors purpose. Although I have no doubt as to the validity of the information presented, I would wonder about the emphasis of black and white racial differences... I would have liked to see more racial balance in the examination of racial differences. Overall, I found the book to be a fascinating and enlightening.

Rating: 5
Summary: Interesting subject
Comment: This is a great book. I have a BS in Psychology, so I did have some background on the subject before I jumped in, but anyone that's curious about the subject of human intelligence will find much of interest here. The only part of the book that I didn't "get" was the statistics (having only taken a couple of very basic stats courses in college). Overall, highly recommended!

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