Download or read book The Science of Housework written by Ann Oakley and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2024-07-25 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an era of pandemic infection, the importance of hygiene at home and in public spaces has never been greater. This book recaptures the buried history of the household science movement, including domestic science teaching, public health, higher education for women and the scientific content and aims of domestic science courses. It explores how it was viewed in the context of new public health concerns and as a driver to opening higher education to women, raising questions about the legacy and modern relevance of the household science movement.