Description: Up for sale is this rare collector's edition hardcover book, Eugenics: The Science of Human Life by Dr. W.J. Truitt. Published in 1917 by S.A. Mullikin Company, this vintage gem explores sex, life, heredity, and the controversial topic of eugenics, with illustrations to complement its in-depth discussions. This book is fascinating for readers interested in historical perspectives on medicine, chemistry, aging, alternative and natural medicine, and the science of the human body. It reflects the "Enlightenment" literary movement and would make an intriguing addition to any collection focused on health, treatments, and historical medical insights. Written in English, this copy is in great condition, a unique find for collectors and history enthusiasts alike! Dr. William John Truitt (1867–1918) was an American physician and author known for his contributions to early 20th-century literature on eugenics and sexual health. He co-authored works such with Professor T.W. Shannon and Bishop Samuel Fallows. These publications aimed to provide guidance on topics like heredity, sexual health, and social purity, reflecting the period's interest in eugenics—a movement now widely discredited for its unethical and pseudoscientific foundations.
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Beverly Hills, California
End Time: 2025-01-05T21:59:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD
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Book Title: Eugenics: The Science Of Human Life
Book Series: The Laws of Sex, Life and Heredity
Original Language: English
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Format: Hardcover
Unit Type: Unit
Language: English
Personalized: No
Features: Illustrated
Topic: Alternative Medicine, Chemistry, Marriage, Medical Services, Medicine, Natural Medicine, Popular Science, Science, Surgery, sex
Unit Quantity: 1
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: S.A. Mullikin Company
Intended Audience: Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: Collector's Edition, Professional Edition
Publication Year: 1917
Type: Almanac
Literary Movement: Enlightenment
Era: 1910s
Author: Dr. W.J. Truitt
Genre: Health, Treatments & Medicine, Historical, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Sexuality
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States