1919 EUGENICS Nature’s Secrets Revealed Nazi Philosophy Genetics Heredity Ethics

1919 EUGENICS Nature’s Secrets Revealed Nazi Philosophy Genetics Heredity Ethics 

“Nature’s Secrets Revealed…Eugenics” by Thomas Washington Shannon, with medical insights from W. J. Truitt and an introduction by Bishop Samuel Fallows, provides an extensive look at eugenics, sexual health, and moral ethics. Originating in the controversial concept of improving human genetics, defined by Francis Galton in 1883 and later marred by associations with Nazi ideologies, eugenics is a contentious topic. Shannon’s guide addresses a broad audience, from youth to parents, offering advice on love, courtship, marriage, and parenting within the context of eugenics and social purity. While acknowledging the dark history of scientific racism and abuse linked to eugenics, the book aimed to educate on personal and social health, advocating for informed procreation and responsible parenthood. Covering physical and mental well-being, etiquette, and disease treatment, the text includes 112 illustrations to clarify its wide-ranging topics. As a historical piece, it sheds light on early 20th-century perspectives on genetics, health, and societal improvement.

Item number: #30474

Price: $399

SHANNON, T.W.; FALLOWS, Samuel; TRUITT, W.J.

Nature’s Secrets Revealed. Scientific Knowledge of the Laws of Sex Life and Heredity or Eugenics. Vital Information for the Married and Marriageable of All Ages; a Word at the Right Time to the Boy, Girl, Young Man, Young Woman, Husband, Wife, Father and Mother; Also, Timely Help, Counsel and Instruction for Every Member of Every Home. Together with Important Hints on Social Purity, Heredity, Physical Manhood and Womanhood by Noted Specialists. Embracing a Department on Ethics of the Unmarried. Profusely Illustrated.

Marietta, Ohio: The S.A. Mullikin Company, 1919.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [4], 584
  • 112 illustrations, including 8 colored plates
• Reference(s): Aultman, Eugenomics
  • “During this time, books on eugenics saw a significant stopping of the presses. Books such as Shannon’s “Nature’s Secrets Revealed” were halted, even though they were written to guide and advise the public to maintain a sense of social purity.” (Aultman)
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
• Size: ~8in X 5.5in (20cm x 14cm)

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