Consanguineous Marriages In The American Population (1908)

Consanguineous Marriages In The American Population is a book written by George Byron Louis Arner and originally published in 1908. The book focuses on the topic of consanguineous marriages, which are marriages between close relatives such as cousins or siblings. Arner examines the prevalence of consanguineous marriages in the American population and provides statistical data on the subject. He also explores the various factors that may contribute to the occurrence of such marriages, including cultural and religious traditions, economic considerations, and geographic isolation. Arner's book is considered an important early work in the field of genetic research, as it sheds light on the potential risks and benefits of consanguineous marriages from a medical perspective. Overall, Consanguineous Marriages In The American Population provides a comprehensive overview of a controversial and complex topic that continues to be studied and debated by scholars and experts in various fields.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.