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100 1 _aGuyer, Michael F.
_q(Michael Frederic),
_d1874-1959
245 1 0 _aBeing Well-Born: An Introduction to Eugenics
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-05-21
505 0 _aHeredity -- The bearers of the heritage -- Mendelism -- Mendelism in man -- Are modifications acquired directly by the body inherited? -- Prenatal influences -- Responsibility for conduct -- Mental and nervous defects -- Crime and delinquency -- Race betterment through heredity -- Glossary -- References for further reading and study -- Index.
508 _aProduced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520 _a"Being Well-Born: An Introduction to Eugenics" by Michael F. Guyer is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the principles of heredity and genetics, particularly focused on how they relate to the concept of eugenics — the study of improving human genetic qualities. The book grapples with essential questions of heredity and environment, aiming to clarify misconceptions surrounding genetic transmission and its implications for societal well-being. At the start of the book, the author introduces the fundamental concept of heredity, emphasizing its significance in shaping individual traits and the ongoing debate about the impact of genetics versus environmental factors. Guyer discusses common misconceptions and popular beliefs surrounding heredity, such as the influence of prenatal conditions and the phenomenon of reversion, where offspring may exhibit traits of distant ancestors. This opening lays the groundwork for a deeper examination of genetic principles, statistical methods of heredity study, and the historical context of eugenics, suggesting that understanding heredity is crucial for educators, parents, and society at large. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEugenics
653 _aGenetics
700 1 _aO'Shea, M. V.
_q(Michael Vincent),
_d1866-1932
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39751
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