Marriage and Heredity: A View of Psychological Evolution is a book written by John Ferguson Nisbet in 1890. The book examines the role of heredity in human psychology and the impact it has on marriage and family life. Nisbet argues that the psychological traits of individuals are inherited through generations and that these traits affect the success of marriages and the well-being of families. The book explores various aspects of human psychology, including temperament, character, and intelligence, and how these traits are passed down through genetic inheritance. Nisbet also discusses the impact of social and environmental factors on psychological development and how they interact with genetic traits. The author provides practical advice for individuals seeking to improve their marriages and family relationships based on the principles of heredity and psychology. He emphasizes the importance of choosing a partner with compatible psychological traits and the need for parents to understand the impact of their own psychological traits on their children. Overall, Marriage and Heredity: A View of Psychological Evolution is an insightful and thought-provoking book that explores the complex relationship between heredity, psychology, and marriage. It offers practical advice for individuals seeking to improve their relationships and provides a fascinating glimpse into the historical understanding of these concepts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.