Alexandra Minna Stern's Eugenics Nation

1. How does the text circulate? 
 The material analyzed by Alexandra Minna Stern circulates in the form of a book titled “Eugenics Nation: Faults and Frontiers of Better Breeding in Modern America,” that was originally published in November 2007. The book is chronologically sequenced in order to provide the reader with detailed accounts of social eugenic practices throughout different periods in America History. In her book, Stern seeks to examine the connection between eugenics and the emergence of environmental movements in the state of California through the life of key figures such as Fairfield Osborn, Jordan Goethe, and John C. Merriam. In addition, the author extrapolates how radically progressive changes in California went on to influence

Write a paragraph discussing a passage that inspired you, made you think, or frustrated you,and how it did so. The paragraph should be between 160-300 words, and you should cite the page number of the passage. 
 One of the more interesting passages is located on page 121 of the book and it revolves around the subject of understanding how eugenist promoted the concept of “nature-making” in three distinct methods. The author briefly explains how each method has significantly contributed to the emergence of environmental movements in the state of California. For instance, the first method suggests that eugenist must utilize their power to finance and direct environmental organizations in order to effectively shape the environment around them. In my opinion, this represents a significant shift in ideology because it exemplifies the evolution and adaptation of eugenic ideologies in American society. The second method consists of building a seamless connection between hereditary and evolutionary tenets into the narratives of conquering the wild Pacific West. Lastly, and most importantly, the third method consisted of urging eugenist to leave a permanent mark on the landscape around them through the naming of flora and fauna and major