Human Eugenics: Whose Perception of Perfection?.

Mehta, Parendi

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Publication Date: 2000

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Human Eugenics: Whose Perception of Perfection?

Mehta, Parendi

History Teacher, v33 n2 p222-40 Feb 2000

Provides historical information on the science of eugenics beginning in ancient Greece. Discusses the use of "racial hygiene" by the Nazis' Third Reich and its effect on eugenics. Addresses the pros and cons of eugenics and genetic engineering. Includes an annotated bibliography. (CMK)

Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Essays, Genetic Engineering, History, Nazism, Reproduction (Biology), Secondary Education, Social History, Social Problems, Social Studies, Student Research

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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