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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Main Authors: Turda, Marius
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Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
Series: Science, technology and medicine in modern history
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Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9781137293534
Summary: 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.
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Epublication based on: 9781137293527.
Carrier Form: 356 p. : 16 figures, 1 maps, 7.
ISBN: 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.