Sterilization for human betterment : a summary of results of 6,000 operations in California, 1909-1929 / by E.S. Gosney ... and Paul Popenoe.

  • Gosney, E. S. (Ezra Seymour), 1855-1942.
Date:
1929
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Credit: Sterilization for human betterment : a summary of results of 6,000 operations in California, 1909-1929 / by E.S. Gosney ... and Paul Popenoe. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    INTRODUCTION them in full in a series of technical papers in vari¬ ous scientific journals, so that any one who is inter¬ ested in going to the original data can find these data, presented in a critical fashion. In the first part of this book, we give a summary of our find¬ ings; in the second part, some conclusions to which these findings, and a general consideration of sterilizations elsewhere, have led us. State officials and medical staffs of these insti¬ tutions have cooperated heartily in our research. These officials and staffs deserve great credit for the sane, conservative, and diplomatic way in which they have handled the administration of the sterilization laws. The value of research such as this depends upon the manner in which it is done, and therefore upon the qualifications and efficiency of the parties doing it. This requires a personal statement. Having determined to make this research, it was not easy to find the right man to put in charge. Three years ago, we employed Paul Popenoe to take charge of the work. Some knowledge of his qualifications and standing is necessary for a proper estimate of the thoroughness and relia¬ bility of these publications. Mr. Popenoe grew up in California, received his college training at Occidental College and Stan¬ ford University, was for several years engaged in [X]