Imbeciles: The Supreme Court, American Eugenics, and the Sterilization of Carrie Buck
by Adam Cohen
Adam Cohen explores American eugenics through the Supreme Court’s involvement in the sterilization of Carrie Buck. Connecting legal history with social policy and questions of individual rights, the book examines how ideas about heredity and social control shaped a troubling chapter in the United States.
About This Book
Adam Cohen examines the history of American eugenics and its influence on public policy and the legal system.
The book focuses on the Supreme Court and the sterilization of Carrie Buck, placing her case within a broader national context.
It explores the intersection of law, science, social policy, and individual rights in the United States.
This work offers a historical account of a consequential and troubling episode in American history.
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