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Heredity and the unfit say growth of society in doubt
Dr. L. Y. Guthrie, West Virginia State Hospital head, argues heredity as the key cause of defectives and urges preventive measures, simpler living, and selective mating to ensure the survival of the fit. He divides defectives into three classes and outlines humane care, social responsibility, and education to reduce degeneracy.
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L. Y. Guthrie
West Virginia ‘State Hospital
West Virginia Charities and Correction
Wheeling
Guthrie
H. D. Hatfield
West Virginia
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Huntington State Hospital
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Te ‘Mbecile
Thik Thins
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