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THE BIOLOGY OF TO-MORROW 



What of to-morrow? The purpose of this book is to give a 

 scientific biological background to pupils so that they may have 



a basis for discrimination be- 

 tween real and pseudo-science 

 in connection with the human 

 body. The aim of all science 

 is to ascertain the truth from 

 unbiased experiments with- 

 out regard to emotional preju- 

 dices or statements based on 

 speculation or imagination. 

 In scientific experimentation 



one does not imagine or de- 

 cide beforehand what is going 

 to happen. Only actual ob- 

 servable facts are accepted. 

 If experiments on disease 

 were prejudiced, disease 

 would never be controlled. 

 Similarly, all life progresses 

 more efficiently when it is 

 lived scientifically. The sci- 

 entific, unemotional attitude 

 toward life's problems leads 

 to a more exact solution. 

 It is hoped that the study of biology will be an inspiration to 

 recreational activities. Everyone is happy in the pursuit of a 

 hobby. It gives one a worthy use of leisure time. If this hobby 

 takes one out of doors, the result is usually beneficial to his health. 

 If certain facts about plants and animals are understood, an in- 

 telligent interest in their growth and habits is possible. News- 

 papers, magazines, books, and periodicals contain many scientific 

 articles and description of experiments. If a person has some 



U. S. Forest Service 



Forestry offers an opportunity for an out-of-door 

 life of service. 





