Race Differences in Intelligence: An Evolutionary Analysis
This is a REPRINT of an exceedingly difficult book to find.
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Note: This book is a reproduction of the historical text for academic, historical, or collector purposes.
2015 second edition printed in 2026. (First edition printed in 2006.)
6" x 9" / 336 pages
Book description
Race Differences in Intelligence: An Evolutionary Analysis (2015) is a controversial book by psychologist Richard Lynn that argues there are significant, genetically driven disparities in average cognitive ability (IQ) across different racial and population groups.
The 2015 edition, which serves as a revised version of his earlier 2006 text, outlines several central arguments:
Global IQ Estimates: Lynn analyzes hundreds of published studies to establish a hierarchy of estimated average intelligence across ten major population groups.
The "Cold Winter" Theory: The book posits that evolutionary adaptations during the last ice age required greater cognitive complexity and foresight for survival in harsher, colder climates, leading to higher average IQs among populations in temperate and cold latitudes.
Heritability and Genetics: Lynn argues that these variations are largely innate, shaped by genetic differences that persist even when adjusting for certain environmental factors.
