Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics: Station of Intolerance

Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics: Station of Intolerance, 1, 2025 is a comprehensive biology reference published by Other Publisher. Description By Mark A. Torres A Dark History Revealed In the early twentieth century, eugenics was at the forefront of scientific discourse in the quest to understand human genetics.

Key Features

- In the early twentieth century, eugenics was at the forefront of scientific discourse in the quest to understand human genetics
- On Long Island and throughout the nation, eugenicists were granted unfettered access to conduct experiments on prisoners, psychiatric patients, Coney Island circus performers and…
- The origins of the eugenics movement can be found within the Eugenics Record Office, an otherwise nondescript two-and-a-half-story administrative building at Cold Spring Harbor,…
- The work conducted there directly led to the forced sterilization of thousands of American citizens and the passage of anti-immigration laws and sparked a deadly global movement
- Author Mark Torres explores the local characters, influences, landmarks and ghastly consequences that emanated from this small Long Island facility for decades and spread…
- Publisher ‏ : ‎ The History Press (January 21, 2025)
- Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages

Product Details

Publisher: Other Publisher
Edition: 1
Published Year: 2025
Format: EPUB
File Size: 11.7 MB
ISBN: 978-1467158336