Catholicism, Race and Empire: Eugenics in Portugal, 1900-1950

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This monograph places the science and ideology of eugenics in early twentieth century Portugal in the context of manifestations in other countries in the same period. The author argues that three factors limited the impact of eugenics in Portugal: a low level of institutionalization, opposition from Catholics and the conservative nature of the Salazar regime. In Portugal the eugenic science and movement were confined to three expressions: individualized...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:9633860288

ISBN13:9789633860281

Release Date:September 2014

Publisher:Central European University Press

Length:304 Pages

Weight:1.20 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.2" x 9.1"

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