Applied Eugenics (1918)

Applied Eugenics is a book written by Paul Bowman Popenoe in 1918. The book is a comprehensive study of eugenics, which is the study of improving the genetic quality of the human population. Popenoe explores the various aspects of eugenics, including the history of the movement, the principles of inheritance, and the methods of improving the genetic stock of the population.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of eugenics. The first section provides an overview of the history of eugenics, tracing its roots back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. Popenoe then goes on to explore the various eugenic movements that emerged in the 19th and early 20th centuries, including the American Eugenics Society and the Eugenics Education Society in Britain.The second section of the book focuses on the principles of inheritance and how they relate to eugenics. Popenoe explains the various laws of heredity, including dominant and recessive traits, and how they can be used to predict the traits of offspring. He also discusses the role of environment in shaping human traits and how eugenicists can use this knowledge to improve the genetic quality of the population.The third section of the book is devoted to the methods of improving the genetic stock of the population. Popenoe discusses various eugenic practices, including selective breeding, sterilization, and euthanasia. He also explores the role of education and social reform in promoting eugenic ideals.Overall, Applied Eugenics is a comprehensive study of eugenics and its various aspects. While the book is now considered controversial and outdated, it provides a valuable insight into the history of eugenics and the ideas that shaped the movement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.