A History of British Eugenics since 1865: From Francis Galton to Designer Babies

Author:   David Redvaldsen
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
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9783031722929


Pages:   331
Publication Date:   11 November 2025
Format:   Paperback
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A History of British Eugenics since 1865: From Francis Galton to Designer Babies


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Author:   David Redvaldsen
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN:  

9783031722929


ISBN 10:   3031722922
Pages:   331
Publication Date:   11 November 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction.- 2. Francis Galton and the Early Days of Eugenics.- 3. The Galton Laboratory until 1945.- 4. The Eugenics Society until 1945.- 5. Eugenics between 1945 and 1990.- 6. Eugenics and New Technologies of Reproduction.- 7. Conclusion.

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“One of the book’s positive qualities is its outstanding synthesis. Redvaldsen’s ability to conduct such thorough research and compose a volume meticulously portraying the British history of eugenics is impressive. The bibliography is massive and thoughtfully used throughout the book … . Redvaldsen’s successful survey and reassessment of the history of British eugenics from its beginning to the present day fills a gap in the eugenics bibliography. It should be studied by scholars, students and even non-academic readers … .” (Alexandra Barmpouti, European History Quarterly, Vol. 55 (4), 2025) “The book is well researched and accessible. ... this is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of eugenics.” (Kostas Kampourakis, The Quarterly Review of Biology, Vol. 100 (2), 2025)


“The book is well researched and accessible. ... this is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of eugenics.” (Kostas Kampourakis, The Quarterly Review of Biology, Vol. 100 (2), 2025)


Author Information

David Redvaldsen is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Social Work at the University of Agder, in Norway.

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