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100	1		_aMitchell, S. Weir _q(Silas Weir), _d1829-1914
245	1	0	_aWear and Tear; Or, Hints for the Overworked
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-08-17
508			_aProduced by Bryan Ness and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"Wear and Tear; Or, Hints for the Overworked" by S. Weir Mitchell is a non-fiction guide written in the late 19th century. This book discusses the challenges of overwork and the effects of modern life on health, particularly focusing on the mental and physical strain experienced by individuals in rapidly changing societies. It aims to address issues related to exertion, including the dangers of excessive mental labor and the importance of balancing work and rest. In this work, Mitchell explores the concept of "wear" as the natural consequence of legitimate use and "tear," which results from the abuse of both mental and physical faculties. He emphasizes the need for adequate rest and varied activity to maintain health, arguing that as society evolves, there is a growing incidence of nervous diseases linked to overwork. Through various observations and anecdotes, Mitchell illuminates the symptoms of nervous exhaustion and advocates for more thoughtful approaches to education and work-life balance. He highlights societal pressures, particularly on women, and calls for a reevaluation of how education and labor expectations may contribute to health deterioration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aMental fatigue
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13197
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