The Eugenic Marriage, Volume 2 (of 4) : A Personal Guide to the New Science of Better Living and Better Babies

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hague, W. Grant (William Grant), 1868-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Eugenic Marriage, Volume 2 (of 4)" by W. Grant Hague is a comprehensive guide on eugenics, specifically addressing the science of human reproduction and health with a focus on sex hygiene, written in the early 20th century. The book seeks to enlighten parents and young individuals about the implications of sexual health and the importance of informed marriage choices to promote a healthier future generation. At the start of the volume, the focus is primarily on sex hygiene, detailing the consequences of venereal diseases like gonorrhea and syphilis, particularly on young boys, and emphasizing the responsibility of parents to educate their children about these issues. The opening chapters stress the importance of honest communication regarding sexual health, the dangers of ignorance, and the need for proper guidance to combat the societal challenges surrounding immorality and health. The author advocates for a proactive approach to teaching young people about their bodies and the implications tied to reproductive health, framing eugenics as a crucial element for societal betterment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by K.D. Thornton, Jason Isbell, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-03-16