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100 1 _aJefferis, B. G.
_q(Benjamin Grant),
_d1851-
245 1 0 _aSearchlights on Health: The Science of Eugenics
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 2004-09-12
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Alicia Williams, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Searchlights on Health: The Science of Eugenics" by B. G. Jefferis and J. L. Nichols is a scientific publication focused on health, written in the early 20th century. This work aims to investigate the principles of eugenics and self-improvement, addressing the importance of physical and moral health in society, particularly in relation to personal purity and the roles of motherhood and marriage in shaping individuals and families. The opening of the book discusses the significant theme of "Knowledge is Safety," emphasizing the idea that education about health and morality is essential to prevent societal issues stemming from ignorance. It highlights the importance of self-control and disciplined living, positing that maintaining one's health and moral uprightness is vital for both individuals and future generations. Additionally, it introduces the concept of home as the first school of character, where values and habits are instilled, ultimately influencing society at large. The introductory sections set the tone for a practical guide aimed at enlightening readers about personal, familial, and societal health, thus calling for a proactive approach to understanding and addressing the consequences of neglecting these responsibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHygiene
653 _aMarriage
653 _aMedicine, Popular
653 _aEugenics
653 _aSexual ethics
700 1 _aNichols, J. L.
_q(James Lawrence),
_d-1895
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13444
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