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Andrew Winston

b. 1946

Canadian psychologist and historian (born 1946)

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About Andrew Winston

Born 1946. Andrew Winston is an American historian and psychologist, known for History of psychology.

Andrew Spencer Winston (born 1946) is a psychologist and historian who is an emeritus professor at the University of Guelph in Canada. He is known for his research on the history of scientific racism and eugenics in psychology. He was president of the Society for the History of Psychology (Division 26 of the American Psychological Association) in 2012, and served as Executive Officer to Cheiron: The International Society for the History of Behavioral and Social Sciences from 2002 to 2008.

Winston has been critical of right libertarian thinkers such as Murray Rothbard, Charles Murray, Ayn Rand, Friedrich von Hayek, Mitlon Friedman and James M. Buchanan, arguing that they have misappropriated IQ to promote racist policies. He has been a noted critic of Canadian race scientist and psychologist J. Philippe Rushton.

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Important facts

Born
1946
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Historian, psychologist
Nationality
United States
Known for
History of psychology
Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Guelph
Employers
University of Guelph

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Andrew Winston?

Canadian psychologist and historian (born 1946)

When was Andrew Winston born?

Andrew Winston was born in 1946.

What is Andrew Winston's occupation?

Andrew Winston is a historian and psychologist.

What is Andrew Winston known for?

Andrew Winston is known for History of psychology.

What nationality is Andrew Winston?

Andrew Winston is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andrew Winston

· Wikidata: Q61743101

· DBpedia: Andrew Winston

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