Eugenics

Eugenics

Alexander Morris Carr-Saunders

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Tradd Street Press
Año de edición:
2026
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Genética (no médica)
ISBN:
9781025646350
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'Eugenics' by A. M. Carr-Saunders is a comprehensive exploration of the principles and social implications of eugenics during the early twentieth century. As an influential figure in the study of population and biology, Carr-Saunders provides a systematic analysis of human heredity and its potential impact on the future of society. The work delves into the scientific theories of the time, examining how biological inheritance influences physical and mental characteristics across generations.The book addresses complex questions regarding the quality of human populations and the ethical considerations surrounding social intervention. Carr-Saunders balances biological perspectives with sociological insights, discussing the role of environment versus heredity and the potential for guided human evolution. This text serves as a significant historical document, reflecting the intellectual climate of the 1920s when eugenics was a prominent subject of scientific and public debate. It offers readers a detailed look at the foundational arguments used to advocate for the improvement of human racial stocks through the application of genetic knowledge. 'Eugenics' remains an essential resource for those interested in the history of science, sociology, and the evolution of ethical thought in the modern era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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