| Author |
Craven, J. H. (John Henry), 1880-1940 |
| LoC No. |
24009243
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| Title |
A text-book on hygiene and pediatrics from a chiropractic standpoint
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| Alternate Title |
Chiropractic hygiene and pediatrics
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| Edition |
1st edition
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| Original Publication |
United States: John H. Craven, 1924.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"A Text-Book on Hygiene and Pediatrics from a Chiropractic Standpoint" by John H. Craven is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a specialized text focused on hygiene and pediatric care through the lens of chiropractic principles, aiming to provide students and practitioners with an understanding that diverges from traditional medical perspectives. The main topics include hygiene practices, environmental factors affecting health, and specific guidelines for caring for infants and children, emphasizing how chiropractic philosophy informs these practices. The opening of the book lays a foundation for its approach to hygiene, defining key concepts such as personal and public hygiene, sanitary science, and the distinction between sanitation and hygiene. Craven discusses the philosophical underpinnings of hygiene from a chiropractic viewpoint, asserting that true health arises from the body's internal processes rather than merely external conditions. He highlights the importance of maintaining a proper internal environment through the principles of cleanliness, balanced nutrition, and appropriate healthcare practices for infants, addressing the need for education in adjusting and caring for the younger population within the chiropractic framework. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RM: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology
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| Subject |
Sanitation
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| Subject |
Chiropractic
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| Subject |
Children -- Diseases
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70951 |
| Release Date |
Jun 9, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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