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International Eugenics Congress (1st : 1912 : London) |
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Abstracts of Papers Read at the First International Eugenics Congress
University of London, July, 1912
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Curtis Weyant, Tom Cosmas, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Preservation Department, Kelvin Smith Library, Case Western Reserve University (https://library.case.edu/ksl/aboutus/organization/preservation)
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| Summary |
"Abstracts of Papers Read at the First International Eugenics Congress" is a scientific publication composed of various abstracts presented at the Congress held in London in 1912. The book explores topics related to eugenics and heredity through scholarly contributions from various experts in the fields of biology, anthropology, sociology, and medicine. It delves into the relationships between genetics, societal factors, and the implications for future generations, reflecting the scientific discussions surrounding the evolving ideas of eugenics during the early 20th century. At the start of the text, the context of the eugenics movement is established through abstracts summarizing papers on a range of subjects including heredity, mental and physical fitness, the impact of parental age on offspring, and the socio-economic implications of eugenics. Contributions from notable figures like Professor G. Sergi, Soren Hansen, and Professor V. Guiffrida-Ruggeri outline studies on human variation, inheritance laws, and the interplay between mental qualities and socio-economic status. These opening sections set the stage for a broader discussion on the application of these scientific ideas to improve human populations, exploring the complex relationships between genetics, societal norms, and the potential for controlled procreation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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English |
| LoC Class |
HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
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| Subject |
Eugenics -- Congresses
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
44948 |
| Release Date |
Feb 17, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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