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CONCEPTION CONTROL - AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE NATION - BY FLORENCE E. BARRETT - C.B.E., M.D., M.S., B.Sc.
PREFACE.
FOREWORD
CONCEPTION CONTROL - AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE NATION
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM OF TO-DAY
CHAPTER II
THE DEMAND FOR KNOWLEDGE AND FROM WHOM TO OBTAIN IT
CHAPTER III
METHODS
In this concise yet insightful work, a leading obstetric surgeon examines the growing conversation around birth control at a time when families across the nation are grappling with economic pressures and shifting social expectations. Drawing on both medical expertise and the moral perspectives of the era, the author outlines how couples might consider the personal benefits and responsibilities of limiting conception, emphasizing the importance of informed dialogue with a trusted physician. The text also places these private choices within a broader national context, asking readers to ponder the collective impact of family size on society’s wellbeing.
The opening pages trace the historical roots of the debate, recalling earlier campaigns that sought to alleviate the hardships of overburdened women while confronting religious and legal opposition. By distinguishing voluntary contraception from abortion, the author clarifies the scope of the discussion and presents a balanced view of the ethical dimensions involved. The foreword, contributed by a prominent religious figure, underscores the significance of the topic and encourages thoughtful, compassionate consideration among those shaping public opinion.
Language
en
Duration
~44 minutes (43K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Oct 31, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1867–1945
A pioneering British doctor who also wrote about deeply contested ideas of her time, she stands out as a figure both accomplished and complicated. Her work offers a glimpse into early 20th-century debates on medicine, society, and belief.
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