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G. K. Chesterton. 1922. What is Eugenics? essay

G.K. Chesterton’s essay “What Is Eugenics?” (1922)

G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936) was a well-known essayist in Britain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a critic of eugenics, as well as a critic of many other issues. Chesterton’s essay, “What […]

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Columbia Biological Series, 1894-1974

The Columbia Biological Series (1894-1974) was produced by the Department of Biology (later Zoology) of Columbia University, New York, and spanned a wide range of topics within the biological sciences. This paper provides a bibliography […]

Albert Edward Wiggam 1927 Shall I Marry This Man?

Albert Edward Wiggam’s 1927 “Shall I Marry This Man?”

Albert Edward Wiggam (1871-1957) was an American psychologist and populariser of eugenics. He was called “one of the most influential promoters of eugenic thought”. He had exceptional skills as a popular lecturer (Wikipedia). Wiggam was the […]