The Bell Curve (book)

"The Bell Curve," authored by Richard J. Herrnstein and Charles Murray, argues that intelligence, measured by IQ, significantly influences individual life outcomes, such as education and income. The book presents a bell-shaped curve to illustrate the distribution of intelligence across the population, with most people scoring in the average range and fewer individuals at the extremes. It discusses the implications of intelligence for social policy and raises controversial points about the relationship between race, intelligence, and socioeconomic status. Critics have challenged its findings and interpretations, sparking debate about ethics and the role of genetics in intelligence.