Download or read book The Eugenics Movement written by Ruth Clifford Engs and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2005-06-30 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eugenics--the theory that we can improve future generations of humans through selective breeding--was one of the most controversial movements of the early 20th century. This encyclopedia brings into one place concise descriptions of the leading figures, organizations, events, legislation, publications, concepts, and terms of this vitally important period historical movement.