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The word eugenics means to be "well born" and the scientific portion of it was to understand the principles of genetics in order to improve human hereditary | The word eugenics means to be "well born" and the scientific portion of it was to understand the principles of genetics in order to improve human hereditary (Cogdell). Francis Galton, who first used eugenics, wanted to improve humanity by giving future generation more suitable strains of blood and races; thus a better chance of prevailing over less suitable ones. | ||
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Definition
The word eugenics means to be "well born" and the scientific portion of it was to understand the principles of genetics in order to improve human hereditary (Cogdell). Francis Galton, who first used eugenics, wanted to improve humanity by giving future generation more suitable strains of blood and races; thus a better chance of prevailing over less suitable ones.
