| Author |
Blackwell, Elizabeth, 1821-1910 |
| Title |
Essays in medical sociology, Volume 2 (of 2)
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Ernest Bell, 1902.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The influence of women in the profession of medicine -- Erroneous method in medical education -- Why hygienic congresses fail -- Scientific method in biology -- Christian Socialism -- On the decay of municipal representative government -- Address delivered at the opening of the Women's Medical College, New York -- The religion of health.
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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 2" by Elizabeth Blackwell is a collection of essays focused on the intersection of medicine and social issues, likely written in the late 19th century. This volume includes discussions on the role of women in medicine, medical education, and influences on public health. The essays are intended to explore the moral and ethical aspects of medical practice and the inevitable impacts of these practices on society. The opening portion of the work begins with an address highlighting the benefits and responsibilities of women entering the medical profession. Blackwell emphasizes that the increasing presence of women in medicine marks a significant societal shift that must be approached with moral clarity and responsibility. She discusses the nobility of the medical vocation and argues against entering the field merely for financial gain. Instead, Blackwell advocates for a pursuit of knowledge and altruism, reinforcing the notion that women, through their unique strengths and moral perspectives, can greatly enrich the field of medicine, especially in roles such as family physicians and obstetricians. (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. |
69998 |
| Release Date |
Feb 10, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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