Anarchism and Eugenics: An Unlikely Convergence, 1890-1940

Author:   Richard Cleminson
Publisher:   Manchester University Press
ISBN:  

9781526124463


Pages:   224
Publication Date:   16 May 2019
Format:   Hardback
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Anarchism and Eugenics: An Unlikely Convergence, 1890-1940


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This book traces the convergence between anarchism, as an anti-authoritarian, anti-statist political doctrine, and eugenics, the science of 'race improvement' in five countries between 1890 and 1940.

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Author:   Richard Cleminson
Publisher:   Manchester University Press
Imprint:   Manchester University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.490kg
ISBN:  

9781526124463


ISBN 10:   1526124467
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   16 May 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Introduction 1. The national and international context of theories on inheritance and eugenics 2. From “Conscious Procreation” and Neo-Malthusianism to Eugenics: Anarchism in England, France, Portugal, Spain and Argentina, 1890-1920 3. Anarchist eugenics, women’s bodies and the dilemma of sterilisation 4. Conclusion -- .

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Professor Richard Cleminson is Chair in Hispanic Studies at the University of Leeds

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