<P> Eugenics ( / juːˈdʒɛnɪks / ; from Greek εὐγενής eugenes ' well - born ' from εὖ eu , ' good , well ' and γένος genos , ' race , stock , kin ' ) is a set of beliefs and practices that aims at improving the genetic quality of a human population . The exact definition of eugenics has been a matter of debate since the term was coined by Francis Galton in 1883 . The concept predates this coinage , with Plato suggesting applying the principles of selective breeding to humans around 400 BCE . </P>
<P> Eugenics ( / juːˈdʒɛnɪks / ; from Greek εὐγενής eugenes ' well - born ' from εὖ eu , ' good , well ' and γένος genos , ' race , stock , kin ' ) is a set of beliefs and practices that aims at improving the genetic quality of a human population . The exact definition of eugenics has been a matter of debate since the term was coined by Francis Galton in 1883 . The concept predates this coinage , with Plato suggesting applying the principles of selective breeding to humans around 400 BCE . </P>
branch of science dealing with improvement of human race
branch of science dealing with improvement of human race
Eugenics
Eugenics