| Author |
Blackwell, Elizabeth, 1821-1910 |
| Title |
Essays in medical sociology, Volume 1 (of 2)
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Ernest Bell, 1902.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 44.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The human element in sex -- Medical responsibility in relation to the Contagious Diseases Act -- Rescue work in relation to prostitution and disease -- Purchase of women: the great economic blunder -- The moral education of the young in relation to sex.
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| Credits |
MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"Essays in Medical Sociology, Volume 1" by Elizabeth Blackwell is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This collection of essays explores the interplay between medical practices, society, and sexual health, focusing on the education and guidance required for understanding and managing human sexuality. Blackwell seeks to address the ignorance surrounding sexual physiology and its implications for social and individual well-being. The opening of the text begins with a preface in which Blackwell expresses her hope that her writings will serve as a valuable resource for future generations, particularly in the realms of medical education and the moral upbringing of young individuals. She introduces her arguments from the perspective of a Christian physiologist, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of sexuality as an integral part of human nature. Blackwell establishes the foundation for her essays by discussing the necessity of recognizing the mental and moral dimensions of sex, alongside its physical aspects, thereby advocating for a comprehensive education that encompasses both physiological truth and moral guidance in educating the youth about their sexual health. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
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| Subject |
Prostitution
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| Subject |
Sexual ethics
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| Subject |
Social medicine
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69939 |
| Release Date |
Feb 2, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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