Heredity Human Progress by William Duncan (7 results)
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United KingdomForgotten Books
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book boldly challenges the conventional approaches to dealing with human weakness and crime. The author argues that our traditional reliance on religion, philanthropy, and law has proven insufficient. Instead, they propose a radical solution: a shift in the way we view and treat t…he most incorrigible members of society. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, the author contends that human beings are not inherently good and that some individuals are inherently unfit for a moral and civil life. Through a meticulous analysis of poverty, disease, and crime, the author underscores the profound influence of heredity on human character. They examine various forms of human defect, from idiocy and imbecility to habitual drunkenness and criminality, illustrating how these traits can be passed down through generations. The book's central argument is that, for the sake of the social body, we must begin to proactively eliminate these harmful elements through a system of controlled reproduction and, in the most extreme cases, even euthanasia. This provocative solution is presented with a dispassionate but firm voice, acknowledging its potential to shock and offend. The author urges readers to confront this challenging idea and to consider its potential to reshape our understanding of morality and human progress. This book compels us to question our assumptions about human nature and to contemplate the unsettling possibilities for social change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1900 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd repri…nt. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 306 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 306 Language: English.
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Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, GermanyAHA-BUCH GmbH
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Heredity and Human Progress is a book written by William Duncan McKim in 1900 that explores the relationship between heredity and human progress. The book covers a wide range of topics related to genetics, including the inheritance of ph…ysical traits, mental abilities, and social behaviors. McKim argues that heredity plays a crucial role in determining human progress, and that understanding the mechanisms of inheritance is essential for improving the human condition. He also discusses the implications of genetics for social and political issues, such as eugenics and race relations. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it accessible to a wide audience. Overall, Heredity and Human Progress is an important work in the history of genetics and a fascinating exploration of the relationship between genetics and human society.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.
