The dissertation of Mr Hermans is a brave crusade against the pulverized idea of social Darwinism that arose in the course of time.

Enne Koops in Historisch Tijdschrift Groniek, Groningen University, 2004

As soon as Mr Hermans comes to the real subject of his book, the wanderings of social Darwinism, he shows both erudition and a fluent style …

Bart Leeuwenburgh, Gewina, no. 1, 2004.