"Evaluate the Psychometric evidence underlying Herrnstein's and Murray's Analysis on Class Structure in American Life".

Before the title essay is attempted, it is necessary to provide the reader with a brief summary of the book in which these two authors, Herrnstein and Murray analyse Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life. After which the classic Psychometric View of Intelligence will be discussed and alternative and competing theories of Intelligence will be outlined. Finally, the significance of the book in relation to its underlying assumptions will be commented on. ................................................................. "Enormous explanatory …

…etc), the significance of Herrnstein and Murray's work needs careful consideration as it rests on the weakening shoulders of the Psychometric Paradigm. If the intelligence bell curve is found in the data produced by each of the other, newer theories then we can conclude that the author's explanation of class and race inequalities in American society are well grounded. If not, then we should view the issues and evidence presented to us with scientific vigilance.