Luther

2024 · BIBHB009516772 — 2024. Hardcover. New. About The Book: In ""The Training of the Human Plant"" Luther Burbank draws parallels between plant and human life emphasizing the power of directed selection and crossbreeding in both. He highlights the importance of wisely directed crossbreeding and rigorous selection in achieving progress cautioning against unorganized efforts. Burbank sees the vast mingling of races in the United States as an unprecedented opportunity for developing a superior human race. Through statistical data on immigration he underscores the diverse genetic pool available for this endeavor. The book's insights into human genetics adaptation and cultural homogenization offer a thought-provoking perspective on eugenics and human development. About The Author: Luther Burbank 1849�1926 was an American botanist who revolutionized agricultural science developing over 800 strains of plants in his 55-year career. His creations included spineless cacti for cattle-feed the plumcot and the iconic Russet Burbank potato crucial during Ireland's Great Famine. Burbank authored books like ""The Training of the Human Plant"" 1907 advocating eugenic practices by drawing parallels between plant breeding and human genetics. The Title 'The Training of the Human Plant written/authored/edited by Luther Burbank' published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362083784 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 113 Pages. The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Education Eugenics. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: hardcover