Publication

1977 - Schocken Books, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

66,000 words, Guess

Page Count

264 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more

Classifications

  • DDC610/.92/4
  • DDCB
  • LCCR154.B623 A3 1977

Description

Elizabeth Blackwell, though born in England, was reared in the United States and was the first woman to receive a medical degree here, obtaining it from the Geneva Medical College, Geneva, New York, in 1849. A pioneer in opening the medical profession to women, she founded hospitals and medical schools for women in both the United States and England. She was a lecturer and writer as well as an able physician and organizer. -- H.W. Orr.

First Sentence

The history of women as healers dates back many centuries, long before the life of Elizabeth Blackwell.

Subjects

Topics

HistoryHistoireMédecinsMedicineBiographyPhysiciansBiographies

People

Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910)Elizabeth aBlackwell (1821-1910)

Other Editions

  • Pioneer work in opening the medical profession to women: autobiographical sketchesSchocken Books1977-01-01
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