Pure America

Elizabeth Catte's Pure America offers an unflinching history of eugenics in Virginia, revealing how over 8,000 people were involuntarily sterilized in the 20th century as part of a broader manifestation of racial and social control. The book critically examines how these practices were intertwined with white supremacy and economic interests, and explores the implications of rehabilitating sites associated with this past in modern America. Through a candid and provocative lens, Catte prompts reflection on the ongoing impact of these historical injustices.