The Wellborn science : eugenics in Germany, France, Brazil, and Russia / edited by Mark B. Adams.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Adams, Mark B., editor.

Series:

Monographs on the history and philosophy of biology.

Oxford scholarship online.

Monographs on the history and philosophy of biology

Oxford scholarship online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Eugenics--History--20th century--Cross-cultural studies.

Eugenics.

Eugenics--Germany--History--20th century.

Eugenics--France--History--20th century.

Eugenics--Brazil--History--20th century.

Eugenics--Soviet Union--History--20th century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (255 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, 2023.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Contents; Contributors; 1. Eugenics in the History of Science; 2. The Race Hygiene Movement in Germany, 1904-1945; 3. The Eugenics Movement in France, 1890-1940; 4. Eugenics in Brazil, 1917-1940; 5. Eugenics in Russia, 1900-1940; 6. Towards a Comparative History of Eugenics; Name Index; Subject Index

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 1990.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Derived record based on print version record and publisher information.

ISBN:

0-19-770240-6

1-280-44040-6

0-19-536383-3

1-60129-698-3

OCLC:

171570878