Controlling Human Heredity

was called, became a popular movement that sought to create a healthier and superior human race. However, Diane B. Paul's book tells the chilling story of how this movement ultimately led to atrocities such as forced sterilization and even genocide. She explores the ethics and scientific principles that underpinned eugenics, and the ways in which it was used to justify persecuting minority groups. This thought-provoking book challenges readers to confront the dark history of eugenics and to reflect on its continuing legacy in modern society.