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De la prostitution dans la ville de Paris. 2 vols.
Publication Details
Paris: J.-B. Baillière, 1836 CE.
Traditionally viewed as a classic in public health, this work has also been characterized as the first scientific study in sexology. Third and most complete edition "complétée par des documents nouvelles et des notes" par A[dolphe] Trebuchet [1801-1865] and Poirat-Duval suivie d'un précis hygiénique, statistique et administratif sur la prostitution dans les principles villes de l'Europe. 2 vols, Paris, 1857. Digital facsimile of the 1836 edition from BnF Gallica at this link; of the 1857 edition from the Internet Archive at this link.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #1607 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/1882 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | de-la-prostitution-dans-la-ville-de-paris-2-vols |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Paris