A Handbook of Health

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hutchinson, Woods, 1862-1930

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Handbook of Health" by Woods Hutchinson is a scientific publication written during the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding human physiology and health maintenance, focusing on the body's functions and nutritional needs. The author draws parallels between the human body and machines, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance through education on health practices. The opening of the book introduces the concept of the human body as a complex machine that requires knowledge to operate effectively. Hutchinson compares embarking on life without understanding the body to driving a car without knowing how it works. He stresses the importance of understanding one's body and how to care for it, pointing out that many common health issues stem from ignorance. The text begins to explore the basic structures of the body and the essential functions of various systems, advocating for a positive approach to health that focuses on adopting beneficial habits rather than merely avoiding harmful ones. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Riikka Talonpoika, Pilar Somoza Fernández,

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2007-01-05