Antique Book - Healthful Living By Jesse Feiring Williams, A. B. , M. D.
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:3960499 | Binding: Hardcover |
Healthful Living by Jesse Feiring Williams, A.B., M.D. Publisher – The Macmillan Company, New York Copyright Date – 1934 Hard Cover622 pagesSize: 5-1/4" by 7-7/8"Book is in good condition, pages are yellowing with age. Second Revised Edition (Based on the Essentials of Physiology)Description: Preface“The study of physiology should provide guidance for intelligent care of the body at a time in the history of mankind when intelligent living is demanded more and more. On...e effect civilization on the race is that health is increasingly harder to maintain. The gradual but pronounced change in the character of our food, the increasing emphasis laid upon studies, the prevalence of bad housing conditions, the increase in sedentary occupations, and the enforced use of transportation facilities are a few of the forces arrayed against the maintenance of health. The school does not stand alone and unrelated to these problems. It should teach physiology in such a way as to be of the most service in helping to educate the child in the nature of the human body and the dangers that confront its growth, development, and efficiency. It is interesting to note that at one time physiology in the schools was merely the teaching of anatomy. How many bones are there in the skeleton, was a typical question. As the texts improved and the method changed, function was emphasized, and in many texts today the presentation of function is the goal of endeavor. It should be remembered, however, that knowledge of the structure and function of the body is of value only insofar as it helps the boy or girl to live a finer and more vigorous life or lays the foundation for further study in this field.”
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