Readings In Evolution, Genetics And Eugenics (1921)

By Horatio Hackett Newman

Book Overview

""Readings in Evolution, Genetics, and Eugenics"" is a book written by Horatio Hackett Newman and published in 1921. The book contains a collection of essays and articles that explore the topics of evolution, genetics, and eugenics. The author aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of these subjects and their implications for society.The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on evolution and includes essays on the history of evolutionary theory, the mechanisms of evolution, and the relationship between evolution and religion. The second part of the book explores genetics, including topics such as the role of genes in inheritance, the nature of genetic mutations, and the relationship between genetics and disease.The final section of the book is dedicated to eugenics, a controversial topic that was gaining popularity in the early 20th century. The essays in this section discuss the principles of eugenics, its potential benefits and drawbacks, and the ethical considerations surrounding the practice.Overall, ""Readings in Evolution, Genetics, and Eugenics"" provides a comprehensive overview of three important scientific fields and their impact on society. The book is written in an accessible style and is suitable for both students and general readers interested in these topics. However, readers should be aware that the book was written in a different era and some of the ideas presented may be outdated or controversial.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163991236
• ISBN13: 9781163991237
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"