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100 1 _aBarrett, Florence Elizabeth,
_d1867-1945
245 1 0 _aConception Control and Its Effects on the Individual and the Nation
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-31
508 _aE-text prepared by Michael Ciesielski, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Conception Control and Its Effects on the Individual and the Nation" by Florence E. Barrett is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1922. The book addresses the topic of conception control, exploring its implications on both individual health and broader national issues. Barrett, a consulting obstetric and gynecological surgeon, aims to provide a thoughtful and nuanced analysis of the consequences of birth control practices and their societal effects. In this book, Barrett delves into the ethical considerations surrounding conception control, emphasizing that the decision is ultimately personal for couples, yet must be informed by medical advice. She discusses the historical context of conception control, critiques the widespread promotion of contraceptive methods, and highlights potential negative outcomes—such as diminished national efficiency and family dynamics—due to indiscriminate use of contraception. Barrett argues that the factors influencing fertility often lie beyond mere healthcare and delve into social conditions and inherited traits, suggesting that raising the quality of life for mothers and families can be a more effective solution than advocating for widespread contraceptive use. Ultimately, the book underscores the need for a careful, ethically grounded approach to family planning rather than one driven purely by immediate relief from childbearing pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aContraception
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13906
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