Eugenics

Applied Eugenics Introduced to the American Nation by a Leading Member of the Movement

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Irving Fisher

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Irving Fisher's treatise on Eugenics - the process of improving human genetic qualities thought favorable through selective breeding - summarizes the practice and defends it from detractors. A strong advocate of eugenics since soon after its inception in the 1880s, Irving Fisher would frequently give talks where he passionately advanced the idea. The notion of selective breeding generated rumors and reproach almost from the inception; a good portion of this tract is aimed at debunking rumors that had sprung up. As a historical text shedding insight into eugenics in the United States, Irvine Fisher's thoughts are a useful source. The author effectively presents the core arguments and justifications, quoting Mendelian genetics and giving examples of selective breeding in species other than humans. Fisher would go on to found the American Eugenics Society and serve as its first President in the 1920s.

Release date NZ

August 13th, 2018

Author

Irving Fisher

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Pages

Dimensions

152x229x2

ISBN-13

9780359021512

Product ID

28473156

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