History of Eugenics in Otorhinolaryngology: Ernst Rudin and the International Eugenics Network.

ABSTRACT: Introduction  The early geneticist and psychiatrist Ernst Rüdin (1874-1952) became one of the key figures in the eugenics movement and in the German health system of the Nazi era. His connections in the international eugenics network have played an important role in the history of eugenics. Objective  To discuss the connections between Ernst Rüdin's scientific group in Munich and Otmar von Verschuer's group in Frankfurt during the Nazi era. Methods  Otorhinolaryngological materials from Ernst Rüdin's former private library are presented, and they show Rüdin's deep involvement in the international eugenics network. These materials provide insights into early medical genetics in otorhinolaryngology. Results  One result of the present study is that eugenics groups

SUBMITTER: Suwa B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11008944 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature