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Title: Transmission; or, Variation of Character Through the Mother
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Summary: "Transmission; or, Variation of Character Through the Mother" by Georgiana B. Kirby is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. This work delves into the profound idea that a mother's physical and emotional state during pregnancy significantly influences the character and attributes of her unborn children. Kirby presents a compelling argument about the responsibilities of mothers in shaping the future of their children and, consequently, the race as a whole. The book scrutinizes various factors such as maternal health, emotional well-being, and the social environment that interact during fetal development. Through anecdotal evidence and speculation, Kirby illustrates how various maternal conditions—ranging from overexertion to emotional distress—can result in wide-ranging physical and mental traits in children. For instance, she emphasizes the importance of a harmonious marital relationship and warns against the dangers of maternal anxiety and discontent while pregnant. Kirby further explores themes of education, moral character, and societal influences, asserting that motherhood is a pivotal force in determining the quality and potential of future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Kirby, Georgiana Bruce, 1818-1887
EBook No.: 55680
Published: Oct 5, 2017
Downloads: 123
Language: English
Subject: Heredity, Human
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Transmission; or, Variation of Character Through the Mother
Credits:
Produced by Donald Cummings, Bryan Ness and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Transmission; or, Variation of Character Through the Mother" by Georgiana B. Kirby is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. This work delves into the profound idea that a mother's physical and emotional state during pregnancy significantly influences the character and attributes of her unborn children. Kirby presents a compelling argument about the responsibilities of mothers in shaping the future of their children and, consequently, the race as a whole. The book scrutinizes various factors such as maternal health, emotional well-being, and the social environment that interact during fetal development. Through anecdotal evidence and speculation, Kirby illustrates how various maternal conditions—ranging from overexertion to emotional distress—can result in wide-ranging physical and mental traits in children. For instance, she emphasizes the importance of a harmonious marital relationship and warns against the dangers of maternal anxiety and discontent while pregnant. Kirby further explores themes of education, moral character, and societal influences, asserting that motherhood is a pivotal force in determining the quality and potential of future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Kirby, Georgiana Bruce, 1818-1887
EBook No.: 55680
Published: Oct 5, 2017
Downloads: 123
Language: English
Subject: Heredity, Human
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.