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100 1 _aRichards, Ellen H.
_q(Ellen Henrietta),
_d1842-1911
245 1 0 _aEuthenics, the science of controllable environment :
_bA plea for better living conditions as a first step toward higher human efficiency
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-03-05
508 _aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEuthenics
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31508
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