Complete set of Sex Education Booklets by Thurman B. Rice, M.D.
Published by American Medical Association, Chicago, Illinois, 1948
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A scarce set of six (6) sex education booklets in their original slipcase, published together by the American Medical Association and originally penned by the psychologist Thurman B. Rice, M.D. in the 1930s. Covers topics ranging from how to answer young children's questions about sex, to venereal disease in sexually active adults; together, they form an invaluable look into sex education and gender roles c.1948. The titles include: Thurman B. Rice, M.D. "Those First Sex Questions". Chicago, Illinois: American Medical Association, 1948. Single vol. (7.5" by 5.25"), pp. 41, [1], stapled in original illus. wrappers with two small children playing on upper wrapper. A guide for parents on how to answer questions about sex posed by young children. Thurman B. Rice, M.D. "The Story of Life". Chicago, Illinois: American Medical Association, 1948. Single vol. (7.5" by 5.25"), pp. 38, [2], stapled in original illus. wrappers with two children roller skating on upper wrapper. A booklet for ten-year-olds on human reproduction, relying heavily on nature and animal metaphors to explain the concepts. Thurman B. Rice, M.D. "In Training". Chicago, Illinois: American Medical Association, 1948. Single vol. (7.5" by 5.25"), pp. 49, [1], stapled in original illus. wrappers with boys playing football on upper wrapper. For boys in high school, including sex education. Thurman B. Rice, M.D. "How Life Goes on and On". Chicago, Illinois: American Medical Association, 1948. Single vol. (7.5" by 5.25"), pp. 44, stapled in original illus. wrappers with two teenage girls chatting on a meadow on upper cover. For teenage girls, offering sex education and advice on going steady. Thurman B. Rice, M.D. "The Age of Romance". Chicago, Illinois: American Medical Association, 1948. Single vol. (7.5" by 5.25"), pp. 43, [1], stapled in original illus. wrappers with a couple gazing at their engagement ring on the cover. Romance and sex education for engaged couples and newlyweds. Thurman B. Rice, M.D. "The Venereal Diseases". Chicago, Illinois: American Medical Association, 1944. Single vol. (7.5" by 5.25"), pp. 46, [2], stapled in original printed wrps. For adults, warning about the dangers of venereal disease. Very good. Some wear to slipcase, toning and general wear to booklets including short tears.…
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- Complete set of Sex Education Booklets by Thurman B. Rice, M.D.
- Author
- Thurman B. Rice, M.D.
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- American Medical Association, Chicago, Illinois
- Publication year
- 1948
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- Cultural History, Medicine, Science & Technology, Social History
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