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6-21-16

The Cruel History of Eugenics in America: An Interview with Adam Cohen

by Robin Lindley

Acclaimed author Adam Cohen traces the grim history of American eugenics in his groundbreaking new book "Imbeciles: The Supreme Court, American Eugenics, and the Sterilization of Carrie Buck."

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The Cruel History of Eugenics in America: An Interview with Adam Cohen

by Robin Lindley