02287cam a22003013u 4500 31508 UtSlPG 20260610133723.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HN Richards, Ellen H. (Ellen Henrietta), 1842-1911 Euthenics, the science of controllable environment : A plea for better living conditions as a first step toward higher human efficiency Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-03-05 Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Euthenics https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31508 72354 72354