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The Super Race: An American Problem

By Scott Nearing
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The author argues that human progress should shift from building material achievements to deliberately cultivating a superior human type by combining heredity, social environment, and individual education. He presents eugenics as a science of race culture, advocates reorganizing institutions to better mold citizens, and emphasizes schooling as the means of personal development. Historical technological advances are described as foundations that make deliberate biological and social improvement possible, and the final chapters outline opportunities and policy directions for applying these ideas in the American context.

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Scott Nearing

Scott Nearing was an American economist, educator, and social activist known for his progressive views and writings on social reform. His works often addressed issues of economic justice, education, and the critique of American imperialism. Notable titles include "Civilization and Beyond: Learning from History," where he explores the lessons of history in shaping future societies. Nearing's advocacy for a more equitable world led him to propose ideas such as economic world federation, as discussed in "The Next Step: A Plan for Economic World Federation." His contributions to literature reflect a commitment to social change and educational reform.

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