Euthenics, the science of controllable environment A plea for better living conditions as a first step toward higher human efficiency

"Euthenics, the Science of Controllable Environment" by Ellen H. Richards is a book that introduces readers to the idea of euthenics, which is about making life better by improving our surroundings so everyone can live healthier and more productive lives. It talks about using what we know from science, like how to keep things clean and healthy, and from education, to build communities and homes that support health. The text urges everyone to take responsibility for creating a better world by focusing on things like hygiene and learning, highlighting how important it is for people to work together to fix problems that cause disease and make society unhealthy. The book starts a conversation about how we can use our knowledge and efforts to make communities places where people are healthy, happy, and ready to build a better future.