In the Name of Eugenics

Genetics and the Uses of Human Heredity

Häftad, Engelska, 1998

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1998-07-21
Mått:140 x 210 x 30 mm
Vikt:544 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:448
Förlag:Harvard University Press
ISBN:9780674445574
Utmärkelser:Runner-up for American Book Award 1995

Utforska kategorier

Sociologi inom Samhälle och politik
Biovetenskap inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

Daniel Kevles is Stanley Woodward Professor of History and Law at Yale University.

Recensioner i media

A revealing study of the tangled history of the eugenics movement and its relation to the science of human genetics...Kevles makes clear the symbiotic relations between the genuine science of genetics [and] the political programs and prejudices of the eugenicists.

Innehållsförteckning

Preface, 1995 Preface to the Original Edition I. Francis Galton, Founder of the Faith II. Karl Pearson for Saint Biometrika III. Charles Davenport and the Worship of Great Concepts IV. The Gospel Becomes Popular V. Deterioration and Deficiency VI. Measures of Regeneration VII. Eugenic Enactments VIII. A Coalition of Critics IX. False Biology X. Lionel Penrose and the Colchester Survey XI. A Reform Eugenics XII. Brave New Biology XIII. The Establishment of Human Genetics XIV. Apogee of the English School XV. Blood, Big Science, and Biochemistry XVI. Chromosomes-the Binder's Mistakes XVII. A New Eugenics XVIII. Varieties of Presumptuousness XIX. Songs of Deicide Notes Essay on Sources Acknowledgements Index