Better Men, Improved Society: The Study of Eugenics

By: Scaglia, Beatriz

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The betterment of the genetic make-up of a society is known as eugenics. With many positive applications, eugenics has also been used for nefarious genetic racism and ethnic cleansing, such as those of the Nazi human experimentation.

This book explores the highs and lows of eugenics, from population g eugenics to the positive forms in the United States. Also discussed are eugenics as relates to modern genetic engineering and the companion ethical issues.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1241620113
• ISBN13: 9781241620110
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Webster's Digital Services
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.7"