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

by Richard Cleminson

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"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher