Birth Control, or the Limitation of Offspring (Part One); Practical Prevention or the Technique of Birth Control (Part Two)

Robinson, William J.

Published by Eugenics Publishing Co. Inc., New York, New York, 1923

About this Item

Two-part volume by a pioneering doctor who was part of the modern birth control movement in the US in the early 20th century. Part I presents arguments for limiting childbearing & addresses counterarguments. Part II reviews specific methods of preventing contraception & weighs their relative advantages & disadvantages. A fascinating look at the origins of the birth control movement in light of underlying eugenics concerns, in 174 pages with Index, ads for other sex titles in rear. Orig. published in 1916, this edition is from 1932, with a Preface to the Twenty Fifth Edition (1923) alongside earlier prefaces in front, in which he evaluates the current status of the movement. Introduction by former President of the AMA, A. Jacobi. With yellow textured cloth over boards, this hardcover is in Good+ condition: generally very clean, with slight soiling/page dusting. Off-white pages tanned, heavier around edges, commensurate with age. Binding secure, hinges intact. NO writing/underlining/highlighting; not ex-lib. Flaws: moderate rubbing to extremities, bumping to all corners & both ends of spine. No DJ. Please see our photos--they show the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't have on hand! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); weekends & holidays ship very next business day. Seller Inventory # 019605

Bibliographic Details

Title: Birth Control, or the Limitation of ...

Publisher: Eugenics Publishing Co. Inc., New York, New York

Publication Date: 1923

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: First Edition Later Printing