The orphans of Davenport: eugenics, the Great Depression, and the war over children's intelligence

Prologue: Nature or nurture?

Origins. How it all began ; Starting over ; Transparent waifs, pitiful creatures ; From a dog you do not get a cat ; A clinical surprise

Backlash. A revelation and a mystery ; Orphan studies out in public ; The way the land lies ; "Even if it didn't work, it was a good idea!" ; A chill in the air

Revival. Reversal of fortune ; The counter argument

Epilogue: The miracle of science.