Many of the Books and Journals of the Late Nineteenth

question 33

Multiple Choice

Many of the books and journals of the late nineteenth century were mediocre because ________.

• A)many new readers were only marginally literate
• B)many authors were only marginally proficient
• C)reading tastes changed frequently
• D)publishing companies lacked adequate financing

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Morbidity

The condition of being diseased or the incidence rate of disease in a population.

Health

The state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Wellness

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Variables

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