Smart
A history of intelligence
$57.67
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
5 February 2026
Summary
We encounter the idea of intelligence everywhere in our modern lives. Parents are told that their children will grow up smart if they are made to listen to Mozart, play with the right toys, and eat the healthiest foods. Schools plunge everyone into the ruthless world of testing and academic competition. Those who attend the right universities are likely to earn vastly more over their lifetimes than those who found education a struggle. We are told repeatedly that some of the richest and most …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781804443651 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1804443654 |
| Author: | Dr David Brydan |
| Publisher: | Bonnier Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Footnote Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 5 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 510g |
| Dimensions: | 31mm x 157mm x 236mm |
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Dr David Brydan
David Brydan is a historian of the 20th century based at King’s College London. His previous work has explored the political and social history of the modern world, including the history of fascism, international cooperation, and humanitarianism. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
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