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Defending the Master Race
Conservation, Eugenics, and the Legacy of Madison Grant
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Peter Spiro's 'Defending the Master Race: Conservation, Eugenics, and the Legacy of Madison Grant' examines the life and intellectual contributions of Madison Grant, a prominent American eugenicist and conservationist.
The book explores Grant's role in shaping early 20th-century ideas about race, immigration, and environmentalism.
It delves into Grant's advocacy for racial purity and his efforts to restrict immigration based on eugenic principles.
The book explores the historical context of Grant's ideas and assesses their lasting impact on American society.
Spiro argues that Grant's legacy is complex and multifaceted, encompassing both progressive conservation efforts and deeply problematic racial theories.
By examining Grant's life and work, 'Defending the Master Race' offers insights into the intersection of conservation, eugenics, and racism in American history.
The book explores Grant's role in shaping early 20th-century ideas about race, immigration, and environmentalism.
It delves into Grant's advocacy for racial purity and his efforts to restrict immigration based on eugenic principles.
The book explores the historical context of Grant's ideas and assesses their lasting impact on American society.
Spiro argues that Grant's legacy is complex and multifaceted, encompassing both progressive conservation efforts and deeply problematic racial theories.
By examining Grant's life and work, 'Defending the Master Race' offers insights into the intersection of conservation, eugenics, and racism in American history.
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