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The Riddle of Intelligence
It's Not What You Think
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Debunking a Persistent Myth: Challenges the long-held belief that intelligence is a fixed, biologically based trait-presenting it instead as more folklore than fact and inviting deeper interrogation of what intelligence really means. This reframing stands in bold contrast to conventional narratives. Compact, Visually Rich & Accessible:...
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There is little agreement today on what it takes to be intelligent. Yet this word is widely believed to be about something real, mostly biological, and important. Looked at closely, it turns out this word belongs more in the realm of traditional folklore than modern science.
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- Debunking a Persistent Myth: Challenges the long-held belief that intelligence is a fixed, biologically based trait-presenting it instead as more folklore than fact and inviting deeper interrogation of what intelligence really means. This reframing stands in bold contrast to conventional narratives.
- Compact, Visually Rich & Accessible: Packed with engaging content and illustrations that make complex ideas digestible and compelling, this volume is perfectly suited for students, educators, and intellectually curious general readers.
- Authoritative Series with Interdisciplinary Reach: This concise yet impactful work exemplifies a mission to bridge social sciences and STEM disciplines through accessible scholarship.
Series: Explanations in the Social Sciences
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ISBN: 9781836954705
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 April 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Berghahn Books
Illustration: Bibliography; Index
Audience: Professional and scholarly
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Weight: 0g
Pages: 150
About the Author
John Edward Terrell is Regenstein Curator of Pacific Anthropology Emeritus at Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.
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