Problems in Eugenics, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): Report of Proceedings of the First International Eugenics Congress, Held at the University of London, ... to the Congress Not Included in Vol - Softcover

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A comprehensive record of the First International Eugenics Congress, with proceedings and key papers from 1912.

Explore the debates and ideas presented at the London gathering, including discussions on Malthusianism, race hygiene, and social policy as the era’s scholars shaped views on heredity and public health.

The volume assembles the reporting of proceedings and an appendix containing papers communicated to the Congress, some not included in Volume I, offering a window into early 20th-century eugenics discourse. It reflects the period’s methods, questions, and policy proposals, with a focus on demography, genetics, and the role of education and legislation.

• Presents the presidential address, committee reports, and formal discussions from the congress
• Includes papers on Neo-Malthusianism, birth rates, and race hygiene
• Features discussions of sterilization, criminality, and the economics of reproduction
• Contains printed papers and accompanying notes linked to the event and its participants

Ideal for readers of history, science policy, and the development of early genetics and eugenics thought.

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