Being Well Born

Being Well Born: An Introduction to Heredity and Eugenics by Michael F. Guyer is a book that explores the concept of eugenics and its implications for society. The book provides an introduction to the science of heredity and genetics and how it can be used to promote the betterment of the human race. The author discusses the history of eugenics and its role in shaping social policies in the past, as well as the controversies surrounding the topic today. The book also covers the ethical and moral considerations of eugenics and how it can be used responsibly. Overall, Being Well Born provides a comprehensive overview of eugenics and its potential impact on society.1916. In this work, it is intended to examine the natural endowment of the child. Since full comprehension of it requires some understanding of the nature of the physical mechanism by which hereditary traits are handed on from generation to generation, a small amount of space is given to this phase. Then, that the reader may appreciate to their fullest extent the facts gathered concerning man, a review of the more significant principles of genetics as revealed through experiments in breeding plants and animals has been undertaken. The main applications of these principles to man is pointed out in a general discussion of human heredity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.