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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: David RedvaldsenPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan ISBN: 9783031722929ISBN 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 We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. 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.Reviews“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 InformationDavid Redvaldsen is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Social Work at the University of Agder, in Norway. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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