Description
This book is about the relationship between genetics and politics. It was written in 1938 and is based on lectures given at Birmingham University in 1937. The first half of the book is about genetics and the principles of the science, and the second half discusses more controversial topics, such as the role of genetics in social policy.
This book, first published in 1938, is based on the Muirhead Lectures given at Birmingham University in February and March of 1937. The first half of this book is mainly devoted to an exposition of the principles of genetics, whilst the second half deals with more controversial topics, with the text providing an insight into the ideology of the time. This title will be of interest to students of politics and history.