The purpose of H-Eugenics is to provide a forum for the history of eugenics. This includes discussion of primary and secondary sources related to the history of eugenics; discussion or debate on specific aspects of the history of eugenics as they occur to list participants; ideas for books, articles, courses, or other scholarly projects on the history of eugenics; reviews of books and other scholarly literature related to the history of eugenics; and discussion of the relationship of 21st century biomedical procedures and genetic modification to eugenics ( i.e., "neo-eugenics").

 

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Discussion published by Amy Carney on Sunday, November 28, 2021

Call for Bloggers -- Eugenics and the Law

Hi all,

For the next blog series, the theme is eugenics and the law. Blogs on any aspect of the law -- past or current legislation, the courts, the legacy of historic laws, etc. -- are welcome. If you're interested in contributing a blog, please e-mail me. If you know of someone who might be able to contribute to this theme, please send me that person's name and e-mail.