Parenthood and Race Culture: An Outline of Eugenics.
Year: 1910
Type: article
Abstract: Dr. Saleeby's book is dedicated to Francis Galton, whose spirit is omnipresent through the whole work. The first part is devoted to an explanation of the theory of eugenics; the second to the practice of the new science. The book is characterized by a spirit of optimism which is possible only to those who can succeed in persuading themselves that the human race needs only to be shown the right way in order to follow it. According to Dr. Saleeby, it would almost be sufficient to diffuse the knowledge of eugenics in order to stop the propagation of the weak, the feeble-minded and the otherwise unfit. To most students of human nature this assumption will seem unwarranted. Scientists have been preaching for years in vain against prejudices and instincts not nearly so deeply rooted as is the instinct of sex attraction and of procreation. One is inclined to believe that
Source: JAMA
Language: English
Topic: Medical History and Research
Subfield: History
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2056530831