An Introduction to Eugenics (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

William Cecil Dampier Whetham

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332345018 ISBN 13 : 9781332345014

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the origins and questions of Eugenics, a field that links heredity, environment, and social policy.

This accessible introduction surveys what eugenics studies and why it matters for society. It traces ideas from pioneer Francis Galton to their reception in modern questions about birth rates, population, and human potential. The book explains how heredity and environment are seen to shape the race, and why data, statistics, and social conditions matter for future generations.

• What eugenics means and what it tries to explain about human abilities and traits


• How heredity and environment are viewed as forces in shaping society


• How birth rates, employment of women, and population trends influence the future


• How methods like vital statistics, school medical inspections, and demographic studies inform policy

Ideal for readers of science history and social policy who want a clear, factual introduction to the field and its questions.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332345018
• ISBN 13: 9781332345014
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 80
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