Control: The Dark History and Troubling Present of Eugenics
In Control, Adam Rutherford explores the history of eugenics and its continuing relevance. By examining the relationship between science, society, and attempts to control human improvement, the book offers a timely reflection on the lasting influence and troubling legacy of eugenic ideas.
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Control examines the history of eugenics, a movement shaped by attempts to direct human reproduction and define ideas of improvement.
Adam Rutherford considers the consequences of these ideas and the ways they have influenced scientific and social thinking.
The book also addresses the troubling present of eugenics, encouraging readers to reflect on how questions of control remain relevant today.
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