Parenthood and Race Culture: An Outline of Eugenics (eBook)

C. W. Saleeby (Autor)

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2022
290 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654712430-6 (EAN)

Infos

In "Parenthood and Race Culture: An Outline of Eugenics," author C. W. Saleeby intricately examines the interplay between parenthood, race, and the emerging field of eugenics during the early 20th century. Saleeby employs a scientific yet accessible literary style, blending sociological analysis with philosophical inquiry to explore how societal constructs surrounding race and parenthood influence human development and culture. This work not only delineates the principles of eugenics but also critiques the ethical ramifications of these ideologies within the context of a rapidly modernizing society. C. W. Saleeby, a noted psychologist and eugenicist, was deeply influenced by the scientific debates of his time. His academic background and professional experiences in the realms of psychology and education led him to explore how race and societal norms affect family structures and child-rearing practices. His involvement with eugenics movements reflects the broader intellectual currents of his period, making his examination both timely and provocative. This book is essential for readers interested in the historical intersection of race and science, offering valuable insights into the eugenics movement and its impact on contemporary societal views on parenthood. Saleeby's work prompts critical reflection on the legacies of these ideas and invites readers to consider their implications on modern discourses surrounding race and family.

Autor

Caleb Williams Saleeby (1878–1940) was a noted British physician, writer, and advocate of eugenics, born in England to parents of Armenian descent. Saleeby's contributions to the field of eugenics were significant during the early 20th century, a period when such ideologies were gaining traction. An alumnus of the University of Edinburgh, he practiced medicine before his interests shifted toward social and preventive medicine, leading him into the realms of public health and social commentary. Influenced by the works of Francis Galton, Saleeby became an ardent proponent of eugenics, the supposed science of improving human populations through controlled breeding. His book, 'Parenthood and Race Culture: An Outline of Eugenics' (1909), encapsulates these ideas, presenting an argument for eugenics as a civic duty toward the improvement of future generations. Saleeby's literary style is often characterized by its persuasive and didactic tone, aiming to educate the public on health and societal well-being. Though his views on eugenics were aligned with a movement that is now widely discredited and criticized for its ethical, moral, and scientific failings, Saleeby's works serve as historical artifacts, providing insight into the sociocultural context of his time and the ideologies that once shaped public health policies. Throughout his career, Saleeby also contributed to various periodicals and authored other works related to health, sunlight, and the well-being of society.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 31.7.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien
• Schlagworte: British eugenics • classic eugenics texts • Controversial genetic theories • Early 20th Century • early 20th century literature • Ethical breeding challenges • Eugenics • eugenics culture • Eugenics discourse • eugenics in literature • Future generations impact • Genetic selection ethics • Historical eugenics perspectives • historical non-fiction • historical social issues • intellectual discourse • literary exploration of heredity • marriage • Medical Ethics • Medical sociology insights • Parent-Child Relationships • Parenthood in classic fiction • Persuasive academic writing • Public health initiatives • Race culture implications • race culture in classics • Saleeby literary works • science and literature crossover • scientific racism • social improvement • social philosophy classics • Social science analysis • the family • Women