On criminal abortion in America
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On criminal abortion in America

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On criminal abortion in America

About this book

On Criminal Abortion in America is a seminal 19th-century treatise by Dr. Horatio Robinson Storer, a pioneering American physician and advocate for the medicalization and criminalization of abortion. First published in 1860, this work provides a comprehensive examination of the legal, ethical, and medical aspects of abortion in the United States during a period of significant social and professional change. Dr. Storer, often regarded as the father of American gynecology, meticulously documents the prevalence of abortion, the methods employed, and the societal attitudes toward the practice. He argues forcefully for the recognition of the fetus as a living being from conception and calls for stricter laws and enforcement against abortion providers and those seeking abortions. The book delves into the historical context of abortion laws, tracing their evolution from colonial times to the mid-19th century, and highlights the inadequacies and ambiguities in existing statutes. Storer presents detailed case studies, medical observations, and statistical data to underscore the dangers of abortion to both mother and child, as well as the moral and social consequences for society at large. He also addresses the complicity and negligence of the medical profession, urging his colleagues to take a more active role in preventing and reporting criminal abortions. On Criminal Abortion in America is not only a medical text but also a passionate moral argument, reflecting the values and anxieties of its era. It played a crucial role in shaping public opinion and influencing legislation, leading to the tightening of abortion laws in the United States. Today, the book stands as a historical document, offering insight into the origins of the abortion debate and the intersection of medicine, law, and morality in American society.

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Table of contents

  1. ON CRIMINAL ABORTION IN AMERICA.
  2. CONTRIBUTIONS TO OBSTETRIC JURISPRUDENCE. NO. I. CRIMINAL ABORTION.
  3. I. IS ABORTION EVER A CRIME?
  4. II. ITS FREQUENCY, AND THE CAUSES THEREOF.
  5. III. ITS VICTIMS.
  6. IV. ITS PROOFS.
  7. V. ITS PERPETRATORS.
  8. VI. ITS INNOCENT ABETTORS.
  9. VII. ITS OBSTACLES TO CONVICTION.
  10. VIII. CAN IT BE AT ALL CONTROLLED BY LAW?
  11. IX. THE DUTY OF THE PROFESSION.
  12. FOOTNOTES