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Medicine, Knowledge and Venereal Diseases in England, 1886-1916

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The book explores the complex interplay between syphilis, gonorrhoea, and societal perceptions in Victorian and Edwardian England. It highlights how these sexually transmitted diseases evoked both fascination and fear, intertwining with the stigma surrounding prostitution. The narrative delves into the moral and physical contamination these diseases represented, illustrating their impact on respectable society and the profound suffering experienced by those affected. Through this lens, it addresses broader themes of health, morality, and social judgment during a transformative period in history.

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Medicine, Knowledge and Venereal Diseases in England, 1886-1916, Anne R. Hanley

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2016
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