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Control: Eugenics And The Corruption Of Science

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The Dark Legacy of American Eugenics

This chapter delves into the troubling history of eugenics in the U.S., spotlighting influential figures and the establishment of institutions that promoted sterilization and racial biases. It examines the ongoing impact of these practices, especially in light of recent legal battles concerning involuntary sterilization.

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