Evolution, Heredity And Eugenics (1916)

Evolution, Heredity And Eugenics is a book written by John Merle Coulter and originally published in 1916. The book explores the topics of evolution, heredity, and eugenics, which were all subjects of great interest and debate during the early 20th century. Coulter provides a detailed analysis of the scientific theories and concepts related to these topics, as well as their social and ethical implications.The book begins with a discussion of the history of evolutionary theory, including the work of Charles Darwin and other influential scientists. Coulter then delves into the concept of heredity and its role in shaping the characteristics of living organisms. He explores the various mechanisms of heredity, including Mendelian genetics and the role of environmental factors.The latter half of the book focuses on eugenics, which was a controversial movement during the early 20th century that aimed to improve the genetic quality of the human population through selective breeding and other means. Coulter provides a critical analysis of eugenics, examining its scientific basis, ethical implications, and potential consequences.Overall, Evolution, Heredity And Eugenics is a comprehensive and thought-provoking book that offers a detailed exploration of some of the most important scientific and social issues of its time. While some of the ideas presented in the book may be controversial by contemporary standards, the book remains an important historical document that sheds light on the intellectual and social climate of the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and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.