Eugenics and nation in early 20th century Hungary
In 1900 Hungary was a regional power in Europe with imperial pretensions; by 1919 it was crippled by profound territorial, social and national transformations. This book chronicles the development of eugenic thinking in early twentieth-century Hungary, examining how eugenics was an integral part of...
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Literature type: | Electronic Software eBook |
Language: | English |
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Science, technology and medicine in modern history
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http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9781137293534 |
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In 1900 Hungary was a regional power in Europe with imperial pretensions; by 1919 it was crippled by profound territorial, social and national transformations. This book chronicles the development of eugenic thinking in early twentieth-century Hungary, examining how eugenics was an integral part of this dynamic historical transformation. |
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Electronic book text. Epublication based on: 9781137293527. |
Carrier Form: | 356 p. : 16 figures, 1 maps, 7. |
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9781137293534 : 1137293535 : |
CLC: | C912.4 |
Contents: | Prologue Introduction 1. A New Dawn 2. Debating Eugenics 3. At A Crossroads 4. Towards National Eugenics 5. Health Anxieties and War 6. Eugenics Triumphant 7. The Fall of the Race Conclusion Epilogue Biographical Information. |