In the Name of Eugenics

In the Name of Eugenics
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Publisher : Knopf
Total Pages : 698
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ISBN-10 : 9780307831507
ISBN-13 : 0307831507
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Download or read book In the Name of Eugenics written by Daniel J. Kevles and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2013-05-08 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daniel Kevles traces the study and practice of eugenics--the science of "improving" the human species by exploiting theories of heredity--from its inception in the late nineteenth century to its most recent manifestation within the field of genetic engineering. It is rich in narrative, anecdote, attention to human detail, and stories of competition among scientists who have dominated the field.


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