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Erik L. Peterson
Erik L. Peterson, PhD, is Associate Provost and Associate Professor of the History of Science & Medicine at The University of Alabama. He publishes and teaches about the historical relationship between race and science in the United States and abroad.
From “Science” to Atrocity—How a Dangerous Movement Shaped the World, and Why It Persists
by Erik L. Peterson
by Erik L. Peterson
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Eugenics emerged in the nineteenth century as a potent and seemingly benevolent—even prudent—idea: The simplest way to rid society of social ills and bring about a healthier, more “desirable” humankind was through the “science” of better breeding. Seizing on advancements … Continue reading →
