On The Validity Of The Annual Government Statistics Of The Operation Of The Contagious Diseases Acts
Being A Paper Read Before The Statistical Society June 20th, 1876
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In this groundbreaking paper, James Stansfeld challenges the prevailing view that the Contagious Diseases Acts, which regulated prostitution in Victorian England, were effective in controlling the spread of venereal diseases. Drawing on statistical analysis and other evidence, Stansfeld argues that the Acts were discriminatory and counterproductive, and undermined the principles of civil liberties and public health. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of health policy or social justice. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowl...
In this groundbreaking paper, James Stansfeld challenges the prevailing view that the Contagious Diseases Acts, which regulated prostitution in Victorian England, were effective in controlling the spread of venereal diseases. Drawing on statistical analysis and other evidence, Stansfeld argues that the Acts were discriminatory and counterproductive, and undermined the principles of civil liberties and public health. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of health policy or social justice. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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