The Guide to Eclectic Physiology or Guide to Health

Author: Brown, Eli F.
Title: The Guide to Eclectic Physiology or Guide to Health
Publication: Cincinnati: Van Antwerp, Bragg & Co., 1888

Description: Hardcover. 7 1/2" X 5". iv, 189pp. Rubbing, toning, and gentle bumps to covers, corners, and edges of brown cloth over boards. Dust-spotting to edges of text block. Foxing and toning to endpapers. Penciled notation to rear paste-down. Occasional penciled notation to pages. Notation does not obscure text. Binding is sound. With illustrations throughout.

FROM THE PREFACE:
Legislation, largely due to the earnest work of the Womans Christian Temperance Union, is now in force throughout most of the states of the Union, requiring that all the pupils in the public school shall be taught the laws of health with particular reference to the effects of alcoholic drinks and other narcotics upon the human system. Since the laws state that all the pupils must receive instruction in this subject, it follows that the younger pupils who can not yet read a text-book must be taught orally, and that the more advanced pupils must have a simple text-book treating of those matters which directly affect the health of the body, without any attempt to explain the reasons dependent upon the laws of physics, chemistry, and biology; the higher grades must have a book which, while conforming to the intent of the law in making instruction as to the harmful effects of alcoholic drinks and narcotics the direct aim of instruction, shall also give a knowledge of the elements of physiology and hygiene. The succession of topics adopted is such as long experience has determined is the best. The simplest parts are studied first; the most complex portions are considered last. The succession of topics is based on a plain order of dependence. Each subject is presented methodically. Simple topical outlines are annexed to the chapters to guide the pupils and teacher in systematic study and recitation. Good.

Seller ID: 12353

Subject: Science & Nature



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