Prostitution in Europe

The first edition of this social and political study of prostitution in Europe, revealing early twentieth century attitudes and understandings. First edition of Prostitution in Europe by Abraham Flexner in the original publisher's cloth binding.An early twentieth century study on the understandings and current state of prostitution, the laws surrounding it, and its link to disease.Published as part of a series issued by the Bureau of Social Hygiene.With an introduction by John D. Rockefeller Jr., son of the American business magnate and philanthropist. Rockefeller Jr. was the Chairman of the Bureau of Social Hygiene.Abraham Flexner was an American educator best known for his reform of twentieth century medical and higher education in the United States and Canada. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. There is some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. There are some light marks to the boards. The hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with some light age toning. Very Good. …