Excerpt from On the Relative Influence of City and Country Life, on Morality, Health, Fecundity, Longevity, and Mortality
The great ultimate aim of human nature is sociability. Every man looks forward to a time when he will have more leisure to give to his friends, to enjoy with them interchange of thought and hospitality. As man emerges more and more from a savage or semi-barbarous state (state of nature), he first acquires property, place, ease; then cordiality, hospitality, and sociability; and to facilitate all these, he must needs congregate with his fellows.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This insightful book examines the contrasting effects of city and country life on human health and society. The author draws on historical data and contemporary research to demonstrate the significant impact urbanization has on mortality, fertility, and longevity. The book explores how the artificial and irregular modes of living in large cities contribute to increased disease and premature death, particularly among infants and the elderly. In contrast, the author highlights the benefits of rural living, where access to fresh air, exercise, and a slower pace of life contribute to better overall health and well-being. This book offers a compelling argument for the importance of considering the health implications of urbanization as we plan and develop our communities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780260114761_0
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