Study of British Genius
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Havelock Ellis's "Study of British Genius" is a comprehensive investigation into the nature of genius in the British Isles. Drawing from the Dictionary of National Biography, Ellis examines a vast array of information on the ancestry, geographical distribution, occupations, health, and mortality of exceptional individuals. He posits that urbanization can stifle the development of high achievers and be detrimental to national health.Book Details
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Havelock Ellis
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Henry Havelock Ellis was an English physician, eugenicist, writer, progressive intellectual and social reformer who studied human sexuality. He co-wrote the fir...
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