A Dissertation On Infanticide In Its Relations To Physiology And Jurisprudence (1821)

A Dissertation On Infanticide: In Its Relations To Physiology And Jurisprudence is a book written by William Hutchinson in 1821. The book explores the topic of infanticide and its relationship to both physiology and jurisprudence. Hutchinson delves into the various causes and motivations behind infanticide, including poverty, shame, and mental illness. He also discusses the physiological aspects of childbirth and the potential complications that can arise, as well as the legal implications of infanticide and the various punishments that have been used throughout history. The book provides a comprehensive look at the complex and often controversial topic of infanticide, drawing on both medical and legal perspectives to provide a nuanced understanding of this difficult issue.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.