Study of Child Life

A sweeping, twelve‑volume work that brings together the leading voices of the early home‑economics movement, this guide offers a systematic look at what it meant to run a healthy, efficient household at the turn of the twentieth century. Written by professors, physicians, dietitians, and experienced educators, it treats homemaking as a professional discipline grounded in the latest scientific advances of its day.

The series covers everything from budgeting and food safety to child health, nutrition, and the practical arts of cooking and cleaning. Packed with nearly a thousand illustrations, the material is organized for easy reference by mothers, teachers, nurses, and anyone responsible for family welfare, blending rigorous research with everyday tips you can apply right away.

Beyond a historical snapshot, the text reveals how the art of “right living” was taught and practiced, offering listeners insight into the foundations of modern domestic science and the enduring principles of caring for home and family.