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Report From the Select Committee on Contagious Diseases Acts: Together With the Proceedings of the Committee, Minutes of Evidence, and Appendix (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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After an inquiry, which has extended over a period almost unprecedented in the history of Parliamentary Committees, your Committee are in a position to present their Report.
Your Committee were first appointed in June 1879, on the motion of the Secretary of State for War, for the purpose of inquiring into the administra tion, Operation, and effect of the Contagious Diseases Acts 1866-1869, and they were also empowered to receive evidence concerning Similar systems in the British Colonies, or in other countries, and of reporting whether the Acts should be maintained, amended, extended, or repealed.
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- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 0243079796
- ISBN 13 9780243079797
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages872
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a significant historical debate surrounding the Contagious Diseases Acts of the 19th century in Britain. These Acts, aimed at controlling venereal disease in the military, ignited controversy due to their focus on the examination and detention of women suspected of prostitution. The author meticulously examines the arguments both for and against these Acts. One side advocated for their necessity in safeguarding the health and efficiency of the armed forces, highlighting the severity of venereal disease and the Acts' perceived effectiveness in reducing its prevalence. Opponents, however, raised moral and constitutional objections, contending that the Acts unfairly targeted women, violated individual liberties, and potentially increased clandestine prostitution. Through a comprehensive analysis of medical reports, parliamentary inquiries, and diverse perspectives on the issue, the book sheds light on the complex interplay between public health concerns, moral anxieties, and evolving social norms in Victorian Britain. The author's exploration of this historical controversy offers valuable insights into the ongoing challenges of balancing individual rights with public health imperatives, particularly concerning issues of sexual health and gender equality. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243079797_0
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