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Eugenics, Medicine and Mental Deficiency: An Introduction.

Authors :
Manicol, John
Source :
Oxford Review of Education. 1983 9(3):177-180.
Publication Year :
1983

Abstract

The idea that social problems were caused by people who were genetically unfit, that such people were readily identified, and that they should not be permitted to reproduce was an important part of discussions about mental deficiency in the period from 1900-1940. Mention is made of the papers which follow. (IS)

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
9
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Oxford Review of Education
Publication Type :
Reference
Accession number :
EJ293953
Document Type :
Historical Materials<br />Journal Articles