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Increasing Home Efficiency (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Martha Bensley Sley Bruere

 
9781330595800: Increasing Home Efficiency (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book delves into the complex world of homemaking, a topic often overlooked in literature and economics. While cookbooks abound, the author challenges the traditional view of the home as merely a place for cooking and cleaning. Instead, the author proposes that the home, particularly the middle-class home, is a complex factory with a crucial role in society's overall well-being. By drawing on real-life examples of families and their budgets, the author explores the intricate connections between homemaking, economics, and social progress. The author challenges the notion that families with limited incomes are inherently ineicient. Through in-depth analysis of family budgets and societal needs, the author argues that a certain financial minimum is necessary for true home efficiency. Beyond mere survival, true efficiency requires resources to support children's education, personal development, and the overall well-being of family members. Ultimately, this book offers a fresh perspective on homemaking, recognizing its significance in shaping individuals and influencing the course of civilization.

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