The Cure Of The Great Social Evil: With Special Reference To Recent Laws Delusively Called Contagious Diseases' Acts (1869) - Paperback

by Francis William Newman (Author)

The Cure Of The Great Social Evil: With Special Reference To Recent Laws Delusively Called Contagious Diseases������� Acts (1869) is a book written by Francis William Newman. The book is a critical analysis of the Contagious Diseases Acts, which were introduced in the 1860s in England to combat the spread of sexually transmitted diseases among soldiers and sailors. Newman argues that these laws were not only ineffective in preventing the spread of diseases but also violated the rights of women who were subjected to compulsory medical examinations and confinement in hospitals. He also provides a historical overview of prostitution in England and suggests alternative solutions to tackle the issue of sexually transmitted diseases. The book is considered to be an important contribution to the history of social reform and women's rights in Victorian England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.