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Eugenics in Early 20th Century America

Professor Robert Rydell of Montana State University talked about the history of eugenics in early 20th century America. Eugenics is a scienc… read more

Professor Robert Rydell of Montana State University talked about the history of eugenics in early 20th century America. Eugenics is a science that advocates improving the hereditary qualities of a race through controlled mating. Professor Rydell talked about some of the eugenics studies and experiments that took in the United States, as well as eugenics-based forced sterilization laws passed by several states that targeted the so-called “feebleminded.” close

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Eugenics in Early 20th Century America

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Program ID:
310565-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Bozeman, Montana, United States
First Aired:
Feb 09, 2013 | 8:02pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Mar 11, 2013 | 4:41am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Feb 09, 2013 | 8:02pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 09, 2013 | 9:20pm EST | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Feb 10, 2013 | 12:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 10, 2013 | 1:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 09, 2013 | 8:42am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 10, 2013 | 3:41pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 11, 2013 | 4:41am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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