The Problem of Practical Eugenics (Classic Reprint)

Karl Pearson

ISBN 10: 1332276113 / ISBN 13: 9781332276110

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Beschreibung

Print on Demand. This book delves into the science of eugenics, a field that emerged in the early 20th century, and its practical implications for national well-being. The author uses detailed statistical analyses and historical examples to argue that the seemingly benevolent goal of improving societal conditions through social reforms often has unintended and detrimental consequences. The book explores how legislation aimed at improving the lives of working-class families, particularly those in industrial centers, unintentionally undermined the economic value of children and ultimately discouraged reproduction. The author goes on to explore the unintended consequences of this trend, arguing that it leads to a shift in the population, with a higher proportion of degenerate and physically weaker members. The author underscores the need for a more nuanced approach to social policy, one that considers the long-term biological impact of environmental changes, and promotes the economic value of healthy and capable offspring. Ultimately, this book challenges readers to re-evaluate conventional notions of social progress and consider the importance of promoting a healthier and more sustainable future for the nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Problem of Practical Eugenics (Classic Reprint)
• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1332276113
• ISBN-13: 9781332276110
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: New
• Buchtyp: print-on-demand item
• Verkäuferkataloge:
  • Sociology

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Inhaltsangabe

Excerpt from The Problem of Practical Eugenics

This paper gives the substance of the final lecture of a Course on the Science Of National Eugenics delivered at the Galton Laboratory on May 25, 1909. It is published because the Staff Of that Laboratory has found the need of some introduction to the science of Eugenics, which shall place the results of their investigations in a simple form before the layman. The aim of the present series of publications is to state the conclusions drawn from laborious statistical investigations and their bearing on national welfare in non-technical language suited to the general reader.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.