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Eugenics is usually remembered as a German crime, which obscures the fact that it was a mainstream Anglo-American reform movement with Supreme Court approval, Carnegie and Rockefeller funding, and tens of thousands of sterilisations to its name.
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Best Books on the History of Eugenics, in Reading Order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning the history of eugenics?
- Eugenics is usually remembered as a German crime, which obscures the fact that it was a mainstream Anglo-American reform movement with Supreme Court approval, Carnegie and Rockefeller funding, and tens of thousands of sterilisations to its name.
- What's a good book to start the history of eugenics with?
- A strong starting point is The Nazi Connection by Stefan Kuhl. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after the history of eugenics?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The history of the English language, The history of psychiatry and asylums, Video game history & culture.