Isbn: 9781332345014 - an introduction to eugenics (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces the field of eugenics, the study of improving racial qualities through social control. The author, considered the founder of eugenics, investigates the influence of heredity on human development, positing that heredity is a far more powerful agent than environment. The text explores various topics related to eugenics, including: - The history of eugenics, with a focus on the work of Sir Francis Galton - The inheritance of mental and physical qualities - Methods of research used in eugenics - The social and political implications of eugenics - The ethical and religious considerations surrounding eugenics The book concludes by emphasizing the importance of eugenics in understanding and potentially improving the future prospects of the human race. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…