The Wellborn Science
Eugenics in Germany, France, Brazil, and Russia
Seiten
1990
Oxford University Press Inc (Verlag)
978-0-19-505361-6 (ISBN)
Oxford University Press Inc (Verlag)
978-0-19-505361-6 (ISBN)
The four contributors to this volume examine the eugenic movements in Germany, France, Brazil, and the Soviet Union. The scientific components of those programmes are considered alongside the social, religious, and political forces which have altered their original scientific goals.
Eugenics is the branch of biology concerned with the improvement of hereditary qualities in humans. It draws scientists into direct contact with social and political policy makers. Yet, eugenic movements which have been mainly implemented by politicians, often differ significantly from the original aims of the scientists.
The four contributors to this volume examine the eugenic movements in Germany, France, Brazil, and the Soviet Union. The scientific components of those programmes are considered alongside the social, religious, and political forces which significantly altered the original scientific goals. The book opens up new and comparative perspectives on the history of eugenics and the social aspects of science in general.
Eugenics is the branch of biology concerned with the improvement of hereditary qualities in humans. It draws scientists into direct contact with social and political policy makers. Yet, eugenic movements which have been mainly implemented by politicians, often differ significantly from the original aims of the scientists.
The four contributors to this volume examine the eugenic movements in Germany, France, Brazil, and the Soviet Union. The scientific components of those programmes are considered alongside the social, religious, and political forces which significantly altered the original scientific goals. The book opens up new and comparative perspectives on the history of eugenics and the social aspects of science in general.
Introduction: Eugenics in the history of science; Sheila Faith Weiss : The race hygiene movement in Germany 1900-1940; William H. Schneider : The eugenics movement in France 1890-1940; Nancy Leys Stepan : Eugenics in Brazil 1917-1940; Mark B. Adams : Eugenics in Russia 1900-1940; Conclusion: Towards a comparative history of eugenics: Issues and prospects
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 31.5.1990 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Monographs on the History and Philosophy of Biology |
| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 244 x 161 mm |
| Gewicht | 603 g |
| Themenwelt | Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Technikgeschichte |
| Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Geschichte der Mathematik | |
| Studium ► Querschnittsbereiche ► Geschichte / Ethik der Medizin | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Genetik / Molekularbiologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-19-505361-3 / 0195053613 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-19-505361-6 / 9780195053616 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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