Dr. Beaney's Vindication (Classic Reprint): With Reflections on the Inquest Held Upon the Body of Mary Lewis: With Reflections on the Inquest Held Upon the Body of Mary Lewis (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A provocative look at a famous 19th‑century medical inquest and the fight for justice. This account follows a medical professional's struggle to reveal the truth behind a death, challenging how coroner procedures were used and how public opinion influenced outcomes.
This edition frames the inquest and its fallout, offering a candid view of the people, procedures, and politics surrounding the case. It contrasts official conduct with the medical insights of those who sought a fair hearing, and it questions what justice should look like when authority and reputation are on the line.
- Insights into how coroner inquests were conducted and challenged in the past
- Direct quotes and reflections on fairness, evidence, and professional ethics
- Recounted disputes among medical professionals and officials
- Context for a controversial trial and its cultural impact
Ideal for readers of medical history, legal history, and Victorian-era controversies who want a window into the tensions between law, medicine, and public opinion.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book retaliates against the author's treatment via the accusations of malicious gossip, attempted murder, and the malpractice of forced abortion. The author argues that he was falsely implicated on these criminal charges and ultimately exonerated in court. This book serves as a reflection on the resulting trial and the damage done by such scandalous rumors. The author discusses the limits of public and professional scrutiny, the fragility of reputation, and the destructive effects of baseless allegations. He also indicts the legal system for its failures in protecting innocent parties and its propensity to allow the malicious to pursue their objectives unimpeded in the guise of legality. The author ultimately makes a powerful case for caution and journalistic responsibility and a defense of fairness in an age of media sensationalism and unsubstantiated claims. 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 # 9781332741434_0
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