In 'The Trend of the Race', Samuel J Holmes Ph.D. explores the impact of genetic and social factors on the human race, arguing that the advancement of civilization requires the active promotion of eugenics. Written at the turn of the 20th century, this book sheds light on the scientific and sociological beliefs of the time and remains a must-read for anyone interested in the history of ideas. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.