Applied Eugenics

by Paul Popenoe, Roswell Hill Johnson

Originally published in 1918, this seminal work in the field of eugenics provides a comprehensive overview of the science of improving the human race through selective breeding and sterilization. With detailed statistical analyses and persuasive arguments, Applied Eugenics is a thought-provoking and controversial book that continues to influence debates on genetics and human evolution. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, History

520 pages, Paperback

First published June 18, 2007

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Reviews

[Brian Huskie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm fascinated with scientific attempts to explain culture and race throughout history. I don't think we spend enough time talking about scientific consensus on race a hundred years ago or less, and what the implications are for 1) the social issues of today, and 2)our absolute faith in today's popular scientific notions.

[Brian Gillum · Rating 1 out of 5]

Written at a time when genetics was in its infancy and eugenics was mainly a pseudo science used to justify draconian policies against races, ethnicities, the poor, the disabled and others.

What is sad is that even though much of the rubbish has since been debunked the adherents of racial superiority and other such still cling to the theories professed here.

[Ryan Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Historically this is a fascinating read. Written at a time when ideas to better society through reproduction where wide spread and considered credible. Recommend to better understand ideas that are intertwined with WWII and perhaps the inspiration of Huxley's Brave New World

[Leanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't really know how to rate this book-- from a social justice standpoint, it's a horrifying text. But it's well-written and well-argued. I'm using it as a resource for my next novel about the eugenics movement.

[Yi Chen Chong]

I dislike the ideas of Roswell Hill Johnson, as I do not believe they are practical.