| Author |
Barrett, Florence Elizabeth, 1867-1945 |
| Title |
Conception Control and Its Effects on the Individual and the Nation
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Michael Ciesielski, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Conception Control and Its Effects on the Individual and the Nation" by Florence E. Barrett is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1922. The book addresses the topic of conception control, exploring its implications on both individual health and broader national issues. Barrett, a consulting obstetric and gynecological surgeon, aims to provide a thoughtful and nuanced analysis of the consequences of birth control practices and their societal effects. In this book, Barrett delves into the ethical considerations surrounding conception control, emphasizing that the decision is ultimately personal for couples, yet must be informed by medical advice. She discusses the historical context of conception control, critiques the widespread promotion of contraceptive methods, and highlights potential negative outcomes—such as diminished national efficiency and family dynamics—due to indiscriminate use of contraception. Barrett argues that the factors influencing fertility often lie beyond mere healthcare and delve into social conditions and inherited traits, suggesting that raising the quality of life for mothers and families can be a more effective solution than advocating for widespread contraceptive use. Ultimately, the book underscores the need for a careful, ethically grounded approach to family planning rather than one driven purely by immediate relief from childbearing pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RG: Medicine: Gynecology and obstetrics
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| Subject |
Contraception
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13906 |
| Release Date |
Oct 31, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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