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Eugenics and Modernization in Interwar Romania (Russian and East European Studies, 233),Used
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Eugenics movements gained momentum throughout Eastern Europe between World Wars I and II. Maria Bucur demonstrates that the importance of the eugenics movement in Romania rests not so much in the contributions made to the study of science as in the realm of nationalist ideology and social policy making.The notion that the quality and quantity of the human species could and should be controlled manifested itself through social engineering projects ranging from reshaping gender roles and isolating ethnic undesirables to introducing broad public health measures and educational reform. Romanian eugenicists sought to control such modernization processes as urbanization and industrialization without curbing them, yet they also embraced attitudes more typically identified with antimodernists in Romanian politics and culture. Bucur is the first historian to explore the role of eugenics as a response to the challenges of nation and statebuilding in Eastern Europe. She presents a balanced assessment of the interwar eugenics movements success and failures and identifies connections and discontinuities between the movement and the postwar communist regime.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Eugenics and Modernization in Interwar Romania'? A: The book explores the eugenics movement in Romania during the interwar period, focusing on its impact on nationalist ideology and social policy rather than scientific contributions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Eugenics and Modernization in Interwar Romania' is Maria Bucur-Deckard.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include social engineering, public health measures, urbanization, industrialization, and the relationship between eugenics and nation-building.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 1, 2010.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is classified as 'New'.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'Eugenics and Modernization in Interwar Romania'.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What background does the author have in relation to the subject? A: Maria Bucur is a historian who specializes in Eastern European studies, particularly in the context of eugenics and its societal implications.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic purposes? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive analysis that can be useful for academic research in fields such as history, sociology, and public health.