Philippa Levine

Eugenics: A Very Short introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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ISBN 13:
9780199385904
author:
Philippa Levine
format:
Paperback
publisher:
OUP USA 2nd ed. edition
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
168
Dimensions:
17.3 x 1 x 11.2 cm
Genre:
Scientific, Technical & Medical, Medicine & Nursing, Basic Medical Science, Philippa Levine,Eugenics: A Very Short introduction (Very Short Introductions),OUP USA,0199385904,Popular Science,Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics,Science,Science/Mathemat
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Eugenics: A Very Short Introduction by Philippa Levine explores the complex and often disturbing history of eugenics, a movement that sought to improve human populations through selective breeding and sterilization. From its origins in the late 19th century to its widespread adoption in the early 20th century, eugenics had far-reaching consequences for individuals and society.

Levine examines how eugenic ideas were used to justify coercive policies on issues such as race, immigration, and reproductive rights. She also investigates the impact of eugenics on current reproductive and genetic sciences, challenging the notion that this movement disappeared after World War II.

This concise volume provides a nuanced understanding of eugenics, shedding light on its history, principles, and legacy. By synthesizing the vast range of policies and experiments carried out in the name of eugenics, Levine offers a thought-provoking analysis of this complex and often contentious topic.

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