Intro; Contents; List of Illustrations; List of Tables; Preface; List of Abbreviations; Section I. Perceptions of [Dis]ability in Germany; Chapter One; Chapter Two; Chapter Three; Section II. "Euthanasie" [Euthanasia]: Participants and Protesters; Chapter Four; Chapter Five; Chapter Six; Chapter Seven; Chapter Eight; Chapter Nine; Chapter Ten; Chapter Eleven; Section III. Outcome; Chapter Twelve; Chapter Thirteen; Bibliography; Index
Summary
When Hitler came to power in 1933, he labeled physically and mentally handicapped citizens as dangerous to the genetic health of the German people. He initiated a compulsory sterilization program that eventually blocked 400,000 citizens from enjoying any normal family life. With the onset of war in 1939, he decided that resources should be reserved for healthy, worthwhile citizens who could work for victory. He then ordered a secret program to kill the handicapped. Approximately 250,000 citizens had died when the war finally ended. Readers in medicine, law, sociology and history will be intrigu
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-270) and index
