"At the turn of the 20th century, eugenists dominated popular thought and political actions. But researchers in Davenport, Iowa suspected that there was more to intelligence than just genetics—enviro…
"Here in the 21st century, it is common sensical that a loving family is critical to the development of a child to adulthood." -John Batchelor, in his introductory remarks
However, the notion that a …
"Working in a destitute orphanage during the Great Depression, little-known psychologists at the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station accidentally discovered that the environment changes children's in…
"Marilyn Brookwood's diligent research and gift for telling the story combine in a masterful understanding of an incredible chapter in American history. The Orphans of Davenport: Eugenics, the Great …
