Race Improvement; or, Eugenics: A Little Book on a Great Subject

"Race Improvement; or, Eugenics: A Little Book on a Great Subject" by La Reine Helen McKenzie Baker is a book advocating for eugenics, the improvement of the human race through heredity and responsible family planning, highlighting its importance amidst societal distractions and calling for a national movement based on its scientific foundation. The publication emphasizes the need for awareness and action on matters of heredity and marriage to ensure future generations' welfare, arguing that eugenics addresses neglected yet critical issues while promoting healthier progeny and mitigating societal problems like crime and disease. Baker introduces the basic scientific principals and asserts that understanding and influencing heredity is a societal duty.