Being Well-Born: An Introduction to Eugenics by Michael F. Guyer
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"Being Well-Born: An Introduction to Eugenics" by Michael F. Guyer is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the principles of heredity and genetics, particularly focused on how they relate to the concept of eugenics — the study of improving human genetic qualities. The book grapples with essential questions of heredity and environment, aiming to clarify misconceptions surrounding genetic transmission and its implications for societal well-being.
At the start of the book, the author introduces the fundamental concept of heredity, emphasizing its significance in shaping individual traits and the ongoing debate about the impact of genetics versus environmental factors. Guyer discusses common misconceptions and popular beliefs surrounding heredity, such as the influence of prenatal conditions and the phenomenon of reversion, where offspring may exhibit traits of distant ancestors. This opening lays the groundwork for a deeper examination of genetic principles, statistical methods of heredity study, and the historical context of eugenics, suggesting that understanding heredity is crucial for educators, parents, and society at large. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Guyer, Michael F. (Michael Frederic), 1874-1959 |
|---|---|
| Editor | O'Shea, M. V. (Michael Vincent), 1866-1932 |
| LoC No. | 16002623 |
| Title | Being Well-Born: An Introduction to Eugenics |
| Contents | Heredity -- The bearers of the heritage -- Mendelism -- Mendelism in man -- Are modifications acquired directly by the body inherited? -- Prenatal influences -- Responsibility for conduct -- Mental and nervous defects -- Crime and delinquency -- Race betterment through heredity -- Glossary -- References for further reading and study -- Index. |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Eugenics |
| Subject | Genetics |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39751 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39751-1 |
| Release Date | May 21, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 629 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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