Publisher's Synopsis
Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women: Autobiographical Sketches is a book written by Elizabeth Blackwell, a pioneering woman in the field of medicine. The book is a collection of autobiographical sketches that detail Blackwell's experiences as she worked to become the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States.The book begins with Blackwell's childhood and early education, including her struggles to gain admission to medical school. She then goes on to describe her experiences as a medical student and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field.Blackwell also discusses her efforts to open up the medical profession to women, including her establishment of the Women's Medical College of the New York Infirmary, which provided medical training for women.Throughout the book, Blackwell provides insights into the social and cultural attitudes towards women in the 19th century, as well as the challenges faced by women who sought to enter the medical profession.Overall, Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women: Autobiographical Sketches is a fascinating account of one woman's journey to break down barriers and pave the way for future generations of women in medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
