Control: The Dark History and Troubling Present of Eugenics by Adam Rutherford is a powerful and unsettling exploration of one of science’s darkest ideas. With clear, accessible writing, Rutherford examines how eugenics shaped policy, prejudice, and pseudo-scientific thinking, and why its influence still matters today.
This book blends history, science, and social critique to show how ideas about inheritance and human value can be misused. Readers interested in science, ethics, and modern history will find a thought-provoking account that challenges assumptions and encourages careful reflection.
