Eugenics in Modern Societies

This paper seeks to explore and analyze the different manifestations of eugenics in modern societies. First, the modern tools of eugenics will be outlined. Next, an analysis of the different levels of eugenic activities, i.e., the global, national, and individual level, will be presented. Finally, t...

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Published in:Journal of religion & society. Supplement
Main Author: Ritter, Christoph von (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Rabbi Myer and Dorothy Kripke Center for the Study of Religion and Society at Creighton University 2015
In: Journal of religion & society. Supplement
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Summary:This paper seeks to explore and analyze the different manifestations of eugenics in modern societies. First, the modern tools of eugenics will be outlined. Next, an analysis of the different levels of eugenic activities, i.e., the global, national, and individual level, will be presented. Finally, the basic errors of eugenic thinking and alternatives to eugenic thinking will be discussed.
ISSN:1941-8450
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion & society. Supplement