| Author |
Allen, William H. (WIlliam Harvey), 1874-1963 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Sedgwick, W. T. (William Thompson), 1855-1921 |
| LoC No. |
09005261
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| Title |
Civics and Health
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jeannie Howse, Juliet Sutherland and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Civics and Health" by William H. Allen is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores the critical relationship between public health and civic responsibility, arguing that maintaining health is not just an individual concern but a communal obligation. It seeks to address the systemic gaps in health education and practices within communities, especially in relation to school children's health. The opening of the book introduces key themes related to civic engagement in health matters, emphasizing the importance of moving from theoretical ideals to practical applications. Allen highlights that while legislation exists to enforce hygiene education in schools, actual enforcement and community engagement are significantly lacking. Through the introduction and initial chapters, he outlines circumstances where neglect of proper health practices leads to adverse outcomes, especially among children. Allen's work serves as a call to action, urging readers to identify and advocate for health needs within their communities, thus laying the foundation for a broader discussion on health rights and responsibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine
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| Subject |
Hygiene
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| Subject |
Public health
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21353 |
| Release Date |
May 8, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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