Edward H. Clarke / Edward HClarke
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
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Librería Elías (Asturias)
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''Sex in Education'' by Edward H. Clarke is a book that was published in 1873 and discusses the impact of education on young women. The author argues that education, particularly higher education, can have negative effects on women’s health and reproductive abilities. Clarke suggests that women who engage in strenuous mental activity may experience menstrual irregularities, infertility, and other health problems. He recommends that women receive a more limited education that focuses on domestic skills and that they avoid excessive physical and mental exertion. The book was controversial when it was published and sparked debate about women’s education and their role in society. While Clarke’s ideas are now outdated and have been discredited, the book is still studied as an example of the attitudes towards women’s education in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
