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OverviewLynn argues that the condemnation of eugenics in the second half of the 20th century went too far and offers a reassessment. The eugenic objectives of eliminating genetic diseases, increasing intelligence, and reducing personality disorders he argues, remain desirable and are achievable by human biotechnology. In this four-part analysis, Lynn begins with an account of the foundation of eugenics by Francis Galton and the rise and fall of eugenics in the twentieth century. He then sets out historical formulations on this issue and discusses in detail desirability of the new eugenics of human biotechnology. After examining the classic approach of attempting to implement eugenics by altering reproduction, Lynn concludes that the policies of classical eugenics are not politically feasible in democratic societies. The new eugenics of human biotechnology--prenatal diagnosis of embryos with genetic diseases, embryo selection, and cloning--may be more likely than classic eugenics to evolve spontaneously in western democracies. Lynn looks at the ethical issues of human biotechnologies and how they may be used by authoritarian states to promote state power. He predicts how eugenic policies and dysgenic processes are likely to affect geopolitics and the balance of power in the 21st century. Lynn offers a provocative analysis that will be of particular interest to psychologists, sociologists, demographers, and biologists concerned with issues of population change and intelligence. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard LynnPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.680kg ISBN: 9780275958220ISBN 10: 0275958221 Pages: 380 Publication Date: 30 June 2001 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPreface: The General Theory of Eugenics Historical Introduction Sir Francis Galton Lays the Foundation of Eugenics The Rise and Decline of Eugenics The Objective of Eugenics Historical Formulations Genetic Diseases and Disorders Mental Illness Intelligence Mental Retardation Personality Psychopathic Personality The Implementation of Classical Eugenics The Genetic Foundations of Eugenics The Genetic Principles of Selection Negative Eugenics: Provision of Information and Services Negative Eugenics: Incentives, Coercion, and Compulsion Licenses for Parenthood Positive Eugenics Ethical Principles of Classical Eugenics The New Eugenics Development in Human Biotechnology Ethical Issues in Human Biotechnology The Future of Eugenics in Democratic Societies The Future of Eugenics in Authoritarian States The Evolution of the Eugenic World StateReviews?[A] fascinating, multi-faceted book.Professor Lynn sets outs to rescue eugenics from the lowly place to which it fell in the latter half of the twentieth century. It is an ambitious project, and Lynn emerges with scientific and ethical orthodoxy on many fronts. He does this with enthusiasm, moving effortlessly between history, genetics, demographics and ethics before delivering a startling prediction about the central role eugenics will play in 21st century world politics....A new debate is needed, and professor Lynn's book lays a provocative challenge to those who wish to avoid the dystopian future he foresees.?-King's Parade [A] fascinating, multi-faceted book.Professor Lynn sets outs to rescue eugenics from the lowly place to which it fell in the latter half of the twentieth century. It is an ambitious project, and Lynn emerges with scientific and ethical orthodoxy on many fronts. He does this with enthusiasm, moving effortlessly between history, genetics, demographics and ethics before delivering a startling prediction about the central role eugenics will play in 21st century world politics....A new debate is needed, and professor Lynn's book lays a provocative challenge to those who wish to avoid the dystopian future he foresees. -King's Parade [T]hose scholars who are in need of inspiration in this pursuit would benefit from consulting Lynn's book. -Isis Highly readable....Describes and answers many of the ethical issues that have been raised about human biotechnologies. -Personality and Individual Differences [T]his book should be read by everyone concerned about the brave new world the advancement of human biotechnology allows. General readers; upper-division undergraduates through professionals. -Choice [W]ell written and readable. -Intelligence [P]acked with information. It's arguments are likely to stimulate some readers but to provoke many others. -Population and Development Review [A]fter reading this excellent, scholarly book, one cannont reasonably disagree with him on any point unless one can find an argument he has not already refuted. -Contemporary Psychology YThose scholars who are in need of inspiration in this pursuit would benefit from consulting Lynn's book. -Isis YAfter reading this excellent, scholarly book, one cannont reasonably disagree with him on any point unless one can find an argument he has not already refuted. -Contemporary Psychology YA fascinating, multi-faceted book.Professor Lynn sets outs to rescue eugenics from the lowly place to which it fell in the latter half of the twentieth century. It is an ambitious project, and Lynn emerges with scientific and ethical orthodoxy on many fronts. He does this with enthusiasm, moving effortlessly between history, genetics, demographics and ethics before delivering a startling prediction about the central role eugenics will play in 21st century world politics....A new debate is needed, and professor Lynn's book lays a provocative challenge to those who wish to avoid the dystopian future he foresees. -King's Parade YWell written and readable. -Intelligence YPacked with information. It's arguments are likely to stimulate some readers but to provoke many others. -Population and Development Review YThis book should be read by everyone concerned about the brave new world the advancement of human biotechnology allows. General readers; upper-division undergraduates through professionals. -Choice ?[W]ell written and readable.??Intelligence ?[W]ell written and readable.?-Intelligence ?[P]acked with information. It's arguments are likely to stimulate some readers but to provoke many others.?-Population and Development Review ?[A]fter reading this excellent, scholarly book, one cannont reasonably disagree with him on any point unless one can find an argument he has not already refuted.?-Contemporary Psychology ?[A] fascinating, multi-faceted book.Professor Lynn sets outs to rescue eugenics from the lowly place to which it fell in the latter half of the twentieth century. It is an ambitious project, and Lynn emerges with scientific and ethical orthodoxy on many fronts. He does this with enthusiasm, moving effortlessly between history, genetics, demographics and ethics before delivering a startling prediction about the central role eugenics will play in 21st century world politics....A new debate is needed, and professor Lynn's book lays a provocative challenge to those who wish to avoid the dystopian future he foresees.?-King's Parade ?[T]hose scholars who are in need of inspiration in this pursuit would benefit from consulting Lynn's book.?-Isis ?Highly readable....Describes and answers many of the ethical issues that have been raised about human biotechnologies.?-Personality and Individual Differences ?[T]his book should be read by everyone concerned about the brave new world the advancement of human biotechnology allows. General readers; upper-division undergraduates through professionals.?-Choice Author InformationRICHARD LYNN is Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland./e Professor Lynn has held positions at the University of Exeter and the Dublin Economic and Social Research Institute. Among his earlier publications are Educational Achievement in Japan and Dysgenics: Genetic Deterioration in Modern Populations (Praeger, 1996). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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