Contemporary Review, 1880. First Edition. Disbound. An uncommon and interesting pair of articles by the Westminster Hospital Consultant, C.B.Radcliffe (1822-1889). Nature reviewed these articles in 1880, describing them as follows; ... some most startling theories are propounded. As an appendix to this article, he gives several tables intended to prove..... More
Contemporary Review, 1878. First Edition. Disbound. A particularly interesting selection of material, dealing with this topic from practical aspects, often medical, rather than the more usual moral tendency. The article by Jevons is one of a small number he wrote around this time dealing with practical social issues. Note; this..... More
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London: Contemporary Review, Strahan & Co., 1878. First Edition. Disbound. 33 pages. Cobbe (1822-1904), a Victorian campaigning feminist, was involved in the anti-vivisection campaigns of the 1870s and 80s, the women's suffrage movement, and amongst other writings published a number of articles on the legal rights of married women. Her..... More
