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Title:
Euthenics, the science of controllable environment
A plea for better living conditions as a first step toward higher human efficiency
Note: Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Euthenics, the Science of Controllable Environment" by Ellen H. Richards is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work explores the concept of euthenics, which focuses on improving living conditions through conscious human effort to enhance human efficiency. The book advocates for combining knowledge from sanitary science and education to create environments conducive to health and productivity, emphasizing the role of community and individual responsibility in fostering a better society. The opening of the text lays out the foundational ideas behind euthenics and contrasts it with eugenics, aiming to initiate a discussion on how individuals and communities can work towards enhancing their living environments. It highlights the urgent need to address factors contributing to diseases and societal issues, particularly through proper hygiene, education, and the application of scientific knowledge to daily life. The author stresses that both individual and collective efforts are essential to overcome ignorance and improve public health, leading to a society that prioritizes well-being and efficiency for future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Richards, Ellen H. (Ellen Henrietta), 1842-1911
EBook No.: 31508
Published: Mar 5, 2010
Downloads: 195
Language: English
Subject: Euthenics
LoCC: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Euthenics, the science of controllable environment
A plea for better living conditions as a first step toward higher human efficiency
Note: Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Irma Spehar and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Euthenics, the Science of Controllable Environment" by Ellen H. Richards is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work explores the concept of euthenics, which focuses on improving living conditions through conscious human effort to enhance human efficiency. The book advocates for combining knowledge from sanitary science and education to create environments conducive to health and productivity, emphasizing the role of community and individual responsibility in fostering a better society. The opening of the text lays out the foundational ideas behind euthenics and contrasts it with eugenics, aiming to initiate a discussion on how individuals and communities can work towards enhancing their living environments. It highlights the urgent need to address factors contributing to diseases and societal issues, particularly through proper hygiene, education, and the application of scientific knowledge to daily life. The author stresses that both individual and collective efforts are essential to overcome ignorance and improve public health, leading to a society that prioritizes well-being and efficiency for future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Richards, Ellen H. (Ellen Henrietta), 1842-1911
EBook No.: 31508
Published: Mar 5, 2010
Downloads: 195
Language: English
Subject: Euthenics
LoCC: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.