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What fascinates us about intelligence? How does intelligence impact
our daily lives? Why do we sometimes fear intelligence? Human
intelligence is a vital resource, yet the study of it is pervaded
by neglect and misconceptions. The Psychology of Intelligence helps
make sense of the contradictory social attitudes and practices in
relation to intelligence that we have seen over the decades, from
the idea that it drove eugenicist policies and actions in the past,
to our current backlash against "experts" and critical thinking.
Showing how our approach to intelligence impacts our everyday lives
in educational, occupational, medical, and legal settings, the book
asks if it is possible to lift the taboo and move beyond the
prejudices surrounding intelligence. Challenging popular
assumptions, The Psychology of Intelligence encourages us to face
intelligence in ourselves and others as an important fact of life
that we can all benefit from embracing more openly.
Home education is the fastest growing educational movement in the
world, yet the research remains limited on why and how it has
become so popular. As more and more families seek to homeschool, it
is imperative that further studies are undertaken to understand how
students' lives are impacted, as well as the challenges and
opportunities that arise from this method of schooling. Global
Perspectives on Home Education in the 21st Century is an edited
collection that focuses on the major factors behind the global rise
of the home education movement and explores many of the current
issues faced in relation to homeschooling. The book examines key
themes that include parents' and children's experiences of home
education, how and why families choose to home educate, and what
happens to home educated children once they are finished. Including
topics such as unschooling, self-directed learning, willed
learning, and holistic education, this book is primarily intended
for home educators, school administrators, policymakers,
researchers, academicians, and students.
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Billy Bird
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Lori Ann Kent
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