On the uncertainty of the signs of murder in the case of bastard children by Hunter
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"On the Uncertainty of the Signs of Murder in the Case of Bastard Children" by William Hunter, M.D. F.R.S. is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century, specifically around the year 1818. This work delves into the complexities surrounding accusations of infanticide against mothers of illegitimate children. Hunter seeks to illuminate the psychological and social pressures faced by these women and argues for a more nuanced understanding of the circumstances
leading to such tragic outcomes. In this text, Hunter presents a thorough examination of the situation surrounding mothers accused of murdering their newborns. He highlights the myriad of factors that contribute to these cases, emphasizing the despair and shame that many women experience upon facing unplanned pregnancies. Through various examples, he illustrates instances where women, overwhelmed by their circumstances, may inadvertently lead to the death of their child without malicious intent. Hunter contends that societal pressures and the fear of disgrace can lead to irrational behaviors, ultimately advocating for compassion and understanding in the pursuit of justice for these often-misunderstood women. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hunter, William, 1718-1783 |
|---|---|
| Title | On the uncertainty of the signs of murder in the case of bastard children |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Infanticide |
| Subject | Illegitimacy |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26870 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26870-5 |
| Release Date | Oct 11, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 243 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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