Publisher's Synopsis
Eugenical Sterilization in the United States is a book written by Harry Hamilton Laughlin, a prominent American eugenicist, in 1922. The book discusses the practice of eugenical sterilization, which is the involuntary sterilization of individuals deemed ""unfit"" for reproduction by the government or medical authorities. Laughlin argues that eugenical sterilization is necessary to prevent the propagation of ""undesirable"" traits and to improve the genetic quality of the American population. The book includes a history of eugenics in the United States, including the laws and court cases that have supported the practice of eugenical sterilization. Laughlin also provides statistical data to support his argument, including evidence that shows a correlation between mental illness and criminal behavior with hereditary factors. Eugenical Sterilization in the United States was published during a time when eugenics was a widely accepted and popular movement in America. However, the practice of eugenical sterilization became increasingly controversial in the following decades, particularly after it was used by the Nazi regime in Germany to justify their policies of genocide. Today, eugenical sterilization is widely regarded as a violation of human rights and is no longer practiced in the United States. Despite its controversial subject matter, Eugenical Sterilization in the United States is considered an important historical document that sheds light on the eugenics movement in America and the attitudes towards race, disability, and genetics during the early 20th century.This scarce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.
