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Euthenics, the science of controllable environment / A plea for better living conditions as a first step toward higher human efficiency

By Ellen H. Richards
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The work defines euthenics as improving human efficiency by controlling the environment and contrasts it with eugenics, which addresses heredity. It sets out practical reforms through sanitary science, education, household management, and civic measures, emphasizing pure food, safe water, clean air, adequate housing, and balanced work and rest. Chapters advocate cooperative individual and community action, schooling that applies sanitary knowledge, adult education and public exhibits, and enforceable regulations and inspections. The text highlights the economic and moral responsibility of householders in promoting public health and increasing collective vitality.

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Ellen H. Richards

Ellen H. Richards was a pioneering American scientist and a prominent advocate for social reform in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is best known for her work in the field of home economics and her contributions to the understanding of environmental factors affecting human health and efficiency. In her influential book "Euthenics, the science of controllable environment," Richards argued for improved living conditions as essential for enhancing human well-being. Additionally, her work "The Cost of Shelter" addresses the economic aspects of housing and its impact on society. Through her writings, Richards sought to promote better living standards and the importance of a healthy environment.

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