On criminal abortion in America

Name: On criminal abortion in America
Author: Horatio Robinson Storer

By Horatio Robinson Storer

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The essay contends that intentional abortion ought to be treated as a criminal act and criticizes common law and state statutes for failing to recognize fetal life. It surveys the prevalence and causes of induced abortion, identifies perpetrators and complicit parties, describes methods and evidentiary challenges, and analyzes legal deficiencies that hinder conviction. The author discusses ethical objections that silence professionals, outlines public-health and moral consequences, and calls on physicians and legislators to improve forensic practice, legal definitions, and preventive measures to reduce the practice and protect women and unborn children.

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Horatio Robinson Storer

Horatio Robinson Storer was an American physician and author known for his contributions to discussions on social issues in the 19th century. He wrote extensively on topics related to reproductive health and ethics, with notable works including "On Criminal Abortion in America," which addressed the legal and moral implications of abortion practices of his time. Storer's writings aimed to educate both men and women, as seen in his books "Is it I? A book for every man" and "Why not? A book for every woman." His work reflects the evolving attitudes towards gender and health in American society.