"Why Not? A Book for Every Woman" by Horatio Robinson Storer is a compelling medical essay from the 1860s that tackles the troubling issue surrounding induced abortion in America. With a serious and academic tone, Storer challenges the widespread practice, underlining its ethical problems and the grave risks it poses to women's health. He passionately calls for a transformation in how society views abortion. He encourages women to understand the importance of fetal life and the serious outcomes of ending pregnancies. Through insightful analysis, Storer exposes the harmful physical effects of abortions, presenting data to back up his arguments. He sheds light on the emotional pain experienced by women, such as feelings of guilt and potential mental disorders. Finally, Storer stresses how important it is to teach women about their reproductive health and to see pregnancy as a key part of their overall health.
Why not? A book for every woman
By Horatio Robinson Storer
In 1860s America, a thought-provoking argument emerges against the dangers of induced abortion, urging women to understand the physical and psychological consequences of ending a pregnancy.
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About the AuthorHoratio Robinson Storer was an American physician, numismatist, and anti-abortion activist. He is considered the leader of the Physicians' Crusade Against Abortion, which historians "consider largely responsible for the increase in laws criminalizing abortion in the late 1800s."
Horatio Robinson Storer was an American physician, numismatist, and anti-abortion activist. He is considered the leader of the Physicians' Crusade Against Abortion, which historians "consider largely responsible for the increase in laws criminalizing abortion in the late 1800s."
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