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Jensen Arthur Robert.

The g factor: the science of mental ability / Arthur R. Jensen.
p. cm.--(Human evolution, behavior, and intelligence, ISSN
1063-2158)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-275-96103-6 (alk. paper)
1. General factor (Psychology) 2. Intellect. 3. Nature and
nurture. I. Title. II. Series.
BF433.G45J46 1998
153.9--dc21 97-22815

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Copyright © 1998 by Arthur R. Jensen

All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be
reproduced, by any process or technique, without the
express written consent of the publisher.

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 97-22815
ISBN: 0-275-96103-6
ISSN: 1063-2158

First published in 1998

Praeger Publishers, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
An imprint of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc.

Printed in the United States of America

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The paper used in this book complies with the
Permanent Paper Standard issued by the National
Information Standards Organization (Z39.48-1994).

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Every reasonable effort has been made to trace the owners of copyright materials in this book, but
in some instances this has proven impossible. The author and publisher will be glad to receive
information leading to more complete acknowledgments in subsequent printings of the book and in
the meantime extend their apologies for any omissions.

Quote from Charles Murray on the jacket reprinted with permission of National Review, 215
Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016.

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