The Kallikak Family: A Study in the Heredity of Feeble-Mindedness

The book is bound in blue cloth with noticeable edge wear, particularly at the spine ends and corners. It is an ex-library copy, with a library stamp visible on the title page. There is no dust jacket present. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean and free from inscriptions or markings.

"The Kallikak Family: A Study in the Heredity of Feeble-Mindedness" by Henry Herbert Goddard, published by The Macmillan Company in New York in 1919, explores the controversial topic of heredity and mental deficiency. Goddard, a prominent psychologist of his time, provides an in-depth analysis of the Kallikak family to argue the hereditary nature of feeble-mindedness. This edition, reprinted in 1919, reflects early 20th-century views on psychology and eugenics, offering valuable insight into historical scientific perspectives. The book is a significant piece for those interested in the history of psychology and heredity studies. This copy, ex-library from a state library, is bound in blue cloth with some edge wear, indicating its age and use.