Original Reviews of Health Care and Popular Medicine in Nineteenth Century England:‘The editors’ extended introductory essay offers an excellent survey of accomplishments in the social history of medicine.’ M. Jeanne Peterson, The American Historical Review, Volume 83, No. 1 (1978)‘…provides valuable historical perspective on the relationship of medicine and society in England.’ Jeanne L. Brand, Science, Volume 20, Issue 4368 (1978).

• Introduction. 1. Towards a Social History of Medicine John Woodward and David Richards 2. Popular Theories of Generation: The Evolution of Aristotle’s Works. The Study of an Anachronism Janet Blackman 3. The Early Birth Control Movement: An Example of Medical Self-Help 4. Doctors and Women in Nineteenth Century Society: Sexuality and Role Jean L’Espérance 5. Marginal Men: Aspects of the Social Role of the Medical Community in Sheffield 1790-1850 Ian Inkster 6. General Practitioners and Consultants in Early Nineteenth-Century England: The Sociology of an Intra-Professional Conflict Ivan Waddington.

Original Reviews of Health Care and Popular Medicine in Nineteenth Century England:‘The editors’ extended introductory essay offers an excellent survey of accomplishments in the social history of medicine.’ M. Jeanne Peterson, The American Historical Review, Volume 83, No. 1 (1978)‘…provides valuable historical perspective on the relationship of medicine and society in England.’ Jeanne L. Brand, Science, Volume 20, Issue 4368 (1978).

• Introduction. 1. Towards a Social History of Medicine John Woodward and David Richards 2. Popular Theories of Generation: The Evolution of Aristotle’s Works. The Study of an Anachronism Janet Blackman 3. The Early Birth Control Movement: An Example of Medical Self-Help 4. Doctors and Women in Nineteenth Century Society: Sexuality and Role Jean L’Espérance 5. Marginal Men: Aspects of the Social Role of the Medical Community in Sheffield 1790-1850 Ian Inkster 6. General Practitioners and Consultants in Early Nineteenth-Century England: The Sociology of an Intra-Professional Conflict Ivan Waddington.

Original Reviews of Health Care and Popular Medicine in Nineteenth Century England:‘The editors’ extended introductory essay offers an excellent survey of accomplishments in the social history of medicine.’ M. Jeanne Peterson, The American Historical Review, Volume 83, No. 1 (1978)‘…provides valuable historical perspective on the relationship of medicine and society in England.’ Jeanne L. Brand, Science, Volume 20, Issue 4368 (1978).

• Introduction. 1. Towards a Social History of Medicine John Woodward and David Richards 2. Popular Theories of Generation: The Evolution of Aristotle’s Works. The Study of an Anachronism Janet Blackman 3. The Early Birth Control Movement: An Example of Medical Self-Help 4. Doctors and Women in Nineteenth Century Society: Sexuality and Role Jean L’Espérance 5. Marginal Men: Aspects of the Social Role of the Medical Community in Sheffield 1790-1850 Ian Inkster 6. General Practitioners and Consultants in Early Nineteenth-Century England: The Sociology of an Intra-Professional Conflict Ivan Waddington.