What did Galton study in his book, "Hereditary Genius?"
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Francis Galton studied genius and greatness in his book, "Hereditary Genius." He believed that genius was inherited, and he used data from eminent families to support his theory. Galton's work has been criticized for being biased and unscientific, but it has nonetheless had a significant impact on the study of intelligence and giftedness.
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