Word: methodism
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...growing importance of clinical research in the advance towards a deeper understanding of the human body is unquestioned. During the past half century every major contribution to medicine has come from them. They can tap the best in equipment and men, and are proving the most adequate method of succoring the urban population that can pay little or nothing for medical care. The problem now before the medical profession is how to finance care for the poor in the clinics and continue their research activities...
Public funds are necessary for maintaining high clinical standards, and the least burdensome method of obtaining these is a small general health tax, such as is in use abroad. But this involves the question of socialized medicine, a radical specter that haunts the dreams of the small but intrenched group controlling the policies of the American Medical Association. These policies are those which were adequate half a century ago, before the population had mushroomed and the physician in private practice could fulfill its needs. They have consistently opposed the development of systems of medical care which threaten to minimize...
...other half of its end, English A ought, first, to attain unity by determining a coherent program and, second, to place emphasis upon expository writing. In the fall the section men should convene and formulate a general plan of teaching that will be carried out by each. Similarity in method makes for consistency in accomplishment. The superficial coaching in the dramatic, narrative, and like forms of composition could well be eliminated, and instead more time given to the fundamental art of exposition. It is more to the point of a Harvard degree that the undergraduate know how to compile bibliographies...
Another serious deficiency of the general Freshman course of study is that the method of study, the most valuable asset to be acquired at Harvard, is not learned until the Sophomore or Junior year. Whether because they are regarded as too young, or because research is held incompatible with general study, Freshman may be in good standing in June without knowing how to write a footnote or identify a primary source...
...Institute asked them: "In your opinion, do these pictures violate the law against publication of material which is obscene, filthy or indecent?" "No," replied 74%. To the question: "Do you approve of this method of teaching the public about childbirth and care of mothers?" 61% answered...