TY - BOOK AU - Storer,Horatio Robinson TI - Why not? A book for every woman AV - HQ PY - 2021/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Sexual ethics KW - Abortion N1 - Companion volume: "Is it I? A book for every man", #70283; Release date is 2021-06-26; Brian Wilson, Jwala Kumar Sista and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Why Not? A Book for Every Woman" by Horatio Robinson Storer is a medical essay written in the mid-19th century, specifically in the context of late 1860s America. This influential work addresses the serious issue of induced abortion, highlighting its moral implications and dangers to women's health. Storer employs a thorough, scholarly approach to advocate for a change in societal attitudes toward abortion and encourages women to recognize the sanctity of fetal life and the potential ramifications of forced miscarriages. In this essay, Storer argues against the criminality and health risks associated with induced abortion. Through detailed explanations, he lays out the physical dangers that abortions inflict upon women, providing statistical evidence supporting his claims. He discusses the psychological consequences that the act brings upon women, including guilt, remorse, and possible insanity. Additionally, Storer emphasizes the importance of educating women about their reproductive health and the significance of childbirth in maintaining their well-being. His aim is to spur a shift in societal views, urging women to regard pregnancy as a natural and vital part of their lives rather than a burden. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65701 ER -