The Eugenics Movement: An Encyclopedia by Engs, Ruth Clifford

The Eugenics Movement: An Encyclopedia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313327919)

Vendor: Ruth Clifford Engs
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Format: Hardcover
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The Eugenics Movement: An Encyclopedia by Engs, Ruth Clifford

The Eugenics Movement: An Encyclopedia

$96.00
The Eugenics Movement: An Encyclopedia by Engs, Ruth Clifford

The Eugenics Movement: An Encyclopedia

$96.00
Format: Hardcover
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Eugenics--the theory that we can improve future generations of humans through selective breeding--was one of the most controversial movements of the early 20th century. Often tied to racist beliefs and nativist desires to limit immigration, the eugenics movement attracted some of the most prominent scientists and social reformers of the day. This encyclopedia brings into one place concise descriptions of the leading figures, organizations, events, legislation, publications, concepts, and terms of this vitally important period historical movement. Although focused on the United States during the heyday of the movement, the encyclopedia includes material on international event as well as connections to important contemporary issues such as genetic engineering, family balancing, and the possibility of human cloning.

Author: Ruth Clifford Engs
ISBN-10: 0313327912
ISBN-13: 9780313327919
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 06/30/2005
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.76lbs
Size: 10.12h x 7.20w x 1.04d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/01/2005 pg. 72
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2006 pg. 559
By Ruth Clifford Engs
By Ruth Clifford Engs
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Ruth Clifford Engs is Professor of Applied Health Science at Indiana University, Bloomington. She has published numerous articles and books, including Clean Living Movements: American Cycles of Health Reform (Praeger, 2000) and The Progressive Era's Health Reform Movement: A Historical Dictionary (Praeger, 2003).

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