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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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The disturbing, forgotten history ofAmerica’sexperiment witheugenics.In the 1920s and 1930s, thousands of men andwomen were sterilized at asylums and prisonsacross America. Believing that criminality andmental illness were inherited, statelegislatures passed laws calling for thesterilization of “habitual criminals” and the“feebleminded.” But in 1936, inmates atOklahoma’s McAlester prison refused tocooperate; a man named Jack Skinner was thefirst to come to trial. A colorful and heroiccast of characters—from the inmates themselvesto their devoted, self-taught lawyer—would fight the case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.Only after Americans learned the extent ofanother large-scale eugenics project—in NaziGermany—would the inmates triumph.Combiningengrossing narrative with sharp legal analysis,Victoria F. Nourse explains the consequences ofthis landmark decision, still vital today—andreveals the stories of these forgotten men andwomen who fought for human dignity and the basic right to have a family. ... Read more

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An Extraordinary Achievement
I have just finished reading "In Reckless Hands". It is a remarkable book.It manages to combine extensive and impeccable research, a clear and transparent ethical sense, and an eminently readable writing style - a feat all too rare in authors, academic or otherwise. It took an enormous effort for the author to write this book.In doing so, she has given us all a treasured gift.

Nicely done
IRH is about the back-tory behind the Skinner case and very informative about the Eugenics Movement in America in general. Interesting and well written, IRH was very worth while from both a legal and a historical perspective.

Recommended.

Clear and thoughtful
I picked this up hoping for a clearer understanding of why SKINNER did not overturn BUCK v. BELL. My interest is in the eugenics movement in the U.S., and--more specifically--in what cautionary tales we should learn from our own dark history that might deter us from over-zealous embrace of genetic technologies to cure social ills.

Nourse certainly provided me with an explanation of why SKINNER did not overturn BUCK v. BELL, and she also provided valuable insights into the larger social factors that held eugenics in place--the Depression and fear of crime, as well as the more familiar anti-immigrant fervor that arouse with industrialization--and began to weaken its hold (no, it was not JUST horror at the Nazi experience).

The book is of potential interest and value to people with a wide variety of interests and competences.For a book that delves as far as it does into technical judicial interpretation, it is quite accessible. I am contemplating using it for a Science and Values course, and look forward to seeing how students respond to it.Meanwhile, I am sending it as a holiday present to several friends, and recommend that course of action.

Fascinating
I didn't think there were too many bits of Oklahoma history that I hadn't at least heard of . . . until I ran across a blurb about the German atrocities in World War II and except for a Supreme Court case in Oklahoma similar events "could" have taken place in the U.S. I was fascinated and shocked when I read this book to realize how close we were walking a similar path, maybe not for the same reasons but so many were convinced that eugenics, or at least the form of denying "undesirables" to procreate, was the answer to the decline of the world. Although many states had laws or guidelines for unwanted sterilization Oklahoma became the battleground for stopping it when some prisoners at McAlester and some local lawyers took their case all the way to the Supreme Court. I also discovered that Jack Skinner, the prisoner who was the focus of the lawsuit, even went to the same high school I did (although quite a few years before!) The book is excellent although a little tedious is spots for this reader because of the legalistic terms but it's something that's necessary.A must read for any Oklahoma history student or anyone else that appreciates the social development of this country.

In Reckless Hands
This book on such a monumental, but to the lay person, unfamiliar, case was wonderfully written. Starting it Sunday afternoon was not a wise decision since it made closing the pages for sleep Sunday night very difficult. Fortunately I had time today to finish.

There is great attention to detail, dedication to making "legalese" easily understood by all, and an unassuming tone of writing. ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 3; Original Publisher: Dennis; Publication date: 1904; Subjects: Law; Law / General; Law / Administrative Law ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 9; Original Publisher: Dennis; Publication date: 1910; Subjects: Law; Law / General; Law / Administrative Law ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 7; Original Publisher: Dennis; Publication date: 1908; Subjects: Law; Law / General; Law / Administrative Law ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 11; Original Publisher: Dennis; Publication date: 1912; Subjects: Law; Law / General; Law / Administrative Law ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 4; Original Publisher: Dennis; Publication date: 1905; Subjects: Law; Law / General; Law / Administrative Law ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 6; Original Publisher: Dennis; Publication date: 1907; Subjects: Law; ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 5; Original Publisher: Dennis; Publication date: 1906; Subjects: Law; Law / General; Law / Administrative Law ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Attorney General of Oklahoma is the State Attorney General for the state of Oklahoma. The Attorney General serves as the chief legal and law enforcement officer of the State of Oklahoma. The Attorney General is responsible for advising the various agencies and departments of the executive branch, legislative branch and judicial branch of the state government. The office is also responsible for the prosecution of offenses to Oklahoma State Statutes and advocate the basic rights of Oklahoman residents. ... Read more

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Title: Corporation Commission Laws of Oklahoma, 1917 : Being a Compilation of Laws Relating to the Corporation Commission and Its Jurisdiction, Public Utilities, Public Service Corporatins, Etc., Including Provisions of the Constitution, Revised Laws, 1910; Session Laws 1910-11, 1913, 1915, 1916, and 1917, With Annotations TheretoPublisher: Oklahoma City : Warden CompanyPublication date: 1918Subjects: Public utilities -- OklahomaCorporation law -- OklahomaNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more