Havelock Ellis

The Task of Social Hygiene (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"The Task of Social Hygiene" is a 1912 work by American writer Havelock Ellis. Social hygiene refers to the protection and improvement of the family as a social institution, specifically through the elimination of sexually transmitted diseases and prostitution. The idea gained popularity during the late 19th and early 20th century centres as a movement which concentrated on regulating vice and disseminating sexual education through the media and using scientific methods. Within this volume, Ellis explores such subjects as sexual hygiene, the woman's suffrage movement, the falling birth-rate in England, love, eugenics, religion, and more. Contents include: "The Changing Status of Women", "The New Aspect of the Woman's Movement", "The Emancipation of Women in Relation to Romantic Love", "The Significance of a Falling Birth-Rate", "Eugenics and Love", "Religion and the Child", "The Problem of Sexual Hygiene", etc. Henry Havelock Ellis (1859-1939) was an English physician, writer, eugenicist and social reformer who studied human sexuality. Ellis was also an early researcher into the effects of psychedelics and wrote one of the first reports on a mescaline experience in 1896. Other notable works by this author include: "A Study of British Genius" (1904) and "Psychology of Sex" (1933). Read & Co. History is republishing this classic work now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read Books Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 356
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Juli 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781528791175
• Artikelnr.: 60080390

Autorenporträt

Henry Havelock Ellis, commonly known as Havelock Ellis (1859-1939), was a British physician, writer, and social reformer who is well remembered for his pioneering studies in human sexuality and for being a co-founder of the contemporary field of sexology. His scholarly career was largely focused on addressing the social issues of his time through a scientific understanding of human behavior and sexuality. In 'The Task of Social Hygiene' (1912), Ellis turned his attention to the broader concerns of social welfare and public health, emphasizing the importance of hygiene as a fundamental aspect of societal development and progress. This work reflects his enduring commitment to integrating scientific inquiry with progressive social advocacy. Ellis's literary style is characterized by a meticulous yet accessible approach, weaving medical knowledge with philosophical perspectives. As a writer, Ellis possessed a unique ability to distill complex ideas into engaging prose, which contributed significantly to the broad discourse on vital social issues. His groundbreaking collection, 'Studies in the Psychology of Sex', laid the groundwork for future explorations into the field of sexuality and secured Ellis's place as a central figure in the study of human sexual behavior. Through Ellis's extensive body of work, which includes over 50 books and numerous articles, he challenged the Victorian attitudes of his time and advocated for a more enlightened and open discourse surrounding sex and gender.