A Century of Eugenics in America

A Century of Eugenics in America
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-13 : 9780253222695
ISBN-10 : 0253222699
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Book Synopsis A Century of Eugenics in America by : Paul A. Lombardo

Download or read book A Century of Eugenics in America written by Paul A. Lombardo and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2011-01-06 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume assesses the history of eugenics in the United States and its status in the age of the Human Genome Project. The essays explore the early support of compulsory sterilization by doctors and legislators.


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