The Wellborn Science : Eugenics in Germany, France, Brazil, and Russia
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Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0195053613
ISBN-13
9780195053616
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint
Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 31st, 1990
Print length
256 Pages
Weight
603 grams
Dimensions
16.10 x 24.40 x 2.20 cms
Product Classification:
History of medicineHistory of mathematicsHistory of scienceHistory of engineering & technology
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The four contributors to this volume examine the eugenic movements in Germany, France, Brazil, and the Soviet Union. The scientific components of those programmes are considered alongside the social, religious, and political forces which have altered their original scientific goals.
Eugenics is the branch of biology concerned with the improvement of hereditary qualities in humans. It draws scientists into direct contact with social and political policy makers. Yet, eugenic movements which have been mainly implemented by politicians, often differ significantly from the original aims of the scientists.The four contributors to this volume examine the eugenic movements in Germany, France, Brazil, and the Soviet Union. The scientific components of those programmes are considered alongside the social, religious, and political forces which significantly altered the original scientific goals. The book opens up new and comparative perspectives on the history of eugenics and the social aspects of science in general.
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