Francis Galton

Finger Prints (eBook, ePUB)

The Pioneering Study of Fingerprint Identification

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Finger Prints," Francis Galton embarks on a pioneering exploration of the uniqueness and permanence of human fingerprints, laying the groundwork for forensic science and biometrics. Galton'Äôs meticulous observations are astutely presented, blending empirical research with an accessible literary style that reflects the Victorian fascination with science and individuality. The book is situated at the intersection of psychology, biology, and criminology, reflecting Galton's innovative spirit as he categorizes fingerprint patterns and delves into their implications for personal identification. Francis Galton, a Victorian polymath and cousin of Charles Darwin, was profoundly influenced by Darwinian theories of heredity and variation. His diverse background in statistics, anthropology, and psychology informed his scientific inquiries and instilled in him a desire to quantify human differences. Galton's studies on eugenics and human ability later distinguished him as a controversial figure, but his work in "Finger Prints" signified a pivotal moment in the development of identification methods, showcasing his quest to understand individuality through biological markers. This groundbreaking text is highly recommended for those interested in the history of science, criminology, and the study of human behavior. Galton's insights remain relevant, making "Finger Prints" not only a historical document but also a vital contribution to ongoing discussions about identity and forensic techniques in contemporary society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 4348
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066206505
• Artikelnr.: 58755841

Autorenporträt

Among his many significant accomplishments, British scientist SIR FRANCIS GALTON (1822-1911) was an explorer, a geographer, a statistician, and inventor of fingerprint identification. In addition to more than 300 scientific papers, he wrote the books Hereditary Genius (1914), Finger Prints (1893), Memories of My Life (1908), and others.

Inhaltsangabe

I. Introduction II. Previous Use of Finger Prints III. Methods of Printing
IV. The Ridges and Their Uses V. Patterns: Their Outlines and Cores VI.
Persistence VII. Evidential Value IX. Methods of Indexing X. Personal
Identification XI. Heredity XIII. Genera