Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women by Elizabeth Blackwell
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"Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women" by Elizabeth Blackwell is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. This work outlines the early struggles and significant efforts made by Blackwell to pave the way for women in the medical field. The narrative delves into her personal journey, from her upbringing in England to her ambitious endeavors to study medicine amidst societal challenges. The opening of the book sets
the stage for Blackwell's recollections, beginning with a preface that emphasizes the importance of documenting the initial steps taken to include women in medicine. It paints a vivid picture of her early life in a large, loving family in Bristol and her formative experiences that shaped her aspirations. As she recounts moments from her childhood, the reader gains insight into the influences and events that sparked her desire for a career in medicine, setting the context for the obstacles she would later face as she sought to claim her place in this traditionally male-dominated profession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Blackwell, Elizabeth, 1821-1910 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 07024231 |
| Title | Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women |
| Contents | Early years -- Earning money for medical study -- Study in America -- Study in Europe -- Practical work in America -- England revisited -- Return to England. |
| Credits | Sharon Joiner, Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | R: Medicine |
| Subject | Blackwell, Elizabeth, 1821-1910 |
| Subject | Women physicians -- United States -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65496 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Last Update | Jun 19, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 537 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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