Asian Americans : achievement beyond IQ /

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Author / Creator:Flynn, James R, (James Robert), 1934-
Imprint:Hillsdale, N.J. : L. Erlbaum Associates, 1991.
Description:ix, 169 p. ; 24 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1704142
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ISBN:0805811109
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. [147]-155) and indexes.
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Summary:This authoritative book shows how the gap between a group's mean IQ and achievement can be precisely measured, and then partitioned between two factors -- an important methodology with potential application for all ethnic groups. In this case, the author shows that Chinese Americans' occupational achievements are generally far beyond their IQ -- as if they had a mean IQ 21 points higher than they actually do. This unique approach to explaining group achievement emphasizes non-IQ factors such as historical origins, family, work ethic, educational tradition, personality traits, and social institutions.<br>
Physical Description:ix, 169 p. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. [147]-155) and indexes.
ISBN:0805811109