
audiobook
by Eugene S. (Eugene Solomon) Talbot
PREFACE
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
DEGENERACY
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
The book presents a careful synthesis of over twenty years of medical study into the controversial idea of degeneracy. Drawing on research from European and American scientists, it treats the subject as a broad biological question rather than a moral judgment. The tone stays scientific, showing how the theory has been used to explain inherited and local defects that other explanations could not cover.
The next chapters explore many factors the author believes may contribute to degenerative conditions. Genetics, consanguineous marriages, racial mixing, toxic exposures, infectious disease, climate and diet are examined alongside descriptions of physical markers such as skull shape, facial features, and dental development. Illustrations from contemporary medical journals help visualise these traits.
Written for educators and parents, the work avoids promoting any single cause and instead offers general principles for spotting early signs and understanding possible social impact. It aims to give readers a balanced, evidence‑based view that can guide practical decisions without resorting to sensationalism.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (553K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Release date
2011-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1847–1924
A pioneering American dentist and physician, he wrote widely on dental irregularities, pathology, and the era's controversial theories of degeneration. His books capture a moment when dentistry, medicine, and social thought were deeply intertwined.
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