The Eugenic Marriage, Volume 1 (of 4) / A Personal Guide to the New Science of Better Living and Better Babies

Name: The Eugenic Marriage, Volume 1 (of 4) / A Personal Guide to the New Science of Better Living and Better Babies
Author: W. Grant Hague

By W. Grant Hague

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A practical guide promoting eugenic principles for marriage and parenthood, combining discussion of heredity and public-health responsibilities with hands-on advice about sex hygiene, prevention of venereal disease, pregnancy, childbirth, nursing, infant feeding, and child care. It interweaves theoretical chapters on heredity and social duties with detailed domestic and medical instructions—selection and preparation for confinement, neonatal care, common childhood illnesses, household hygiene, and simple remedies—organized for quick reference and supplemented by indexes and recipes to assist parents and caregivers in improving family health and reducing preventable and hereditary risks.

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W. Grant Hague

W. Grant Hague was an early 20th-century author known for his work in the field of eugenics and social reform. He is best recognized for his four-volume series, "The Eugenic Marriage," which serves as a personal guide to the principles of better living and the science of improving human heredity. Through these volumes, Hague aimed to educate readers on the importance of genetic health in marriage and family planning, reflecting the eugenic ideals of his time. His writings contribute to the broader discourse on social issues and the intersection of science and ethics in the early 1900s.