The Biology, Physiology and Sociology of Reproduction : Also Sexual Hygiene with Special Reference to the Male

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hall, Winfield Scott, 1861-1942.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Biology, Physiology and Sociology of Reproduction" by Winfield Scott Hall is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This book addresses various aspects of human reproduction, focusing particularly on sexual physiology and hygiene, with a specific emphasis on the male perspective. It aims to provide accurate information on a subject often shrouded in ignorance and prejudice, striving to promote a healthier understanding of reproductive processes. At the start of the text, the author introduces the foundational concept of reproduction from a biological standpoint, categorizing living organisms' activities into egoistic and phyletic activities. He outlines the fundamental role of reproduction in maintaining the species and emphasizes the importance of parental support and protection of offspring throughout developmental stages. Hall also reveals that the book was inspired by student requests for more information about sexual health, reflecting a growing need within educational contexts for frank discussions about such crucial topics, particularly in the context of male adolescents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-02-27