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Three generations, no imbecilesThree generations, no imbeciles

Three generations, no imbeciles

Paul A. Lombardo

5.0on Hardcover

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Presents the facts from the infamous case of Buck v. Bell in the 1920s, which involved the Supreme Court ratification of Virginia's compulsory sterilization of "feebleminded" people, revealing how judicial powers can be used to corrupt and destroy equal protection under the law for poor, defenseless citizens.

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OL Work ID
OL9292436W

Subjects

Trials, litigationSterilization (Birth control)Legislation & jurisprudenceLaw and legislationInsanity (Law)EugenicsInvoluntary sterilizationHistoryHistory, 20th CenturyBirth control, law and legislationTrials, united states

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