Joseph Rogers, M.D.

Reminiscences of a Workhouse Medical Officer

Joseph Rogers, James E Thorold (James Edwin Rogers

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English

Anson Street Press
29 March 2025

Biography: science, technology & engineering; Poverty & unemployment; Homelessness; History of medicine

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""Reminiscences of a Workhouse Medical Officer"" offers a compelling first-hand account of Victorian era poverty and social welfare in Great Britain. Joseph Rogers, a medical officer working within the workhouse system, provides a unique perspective on the challenges of providing medical care to the poor.

This historical work sheds light on the stark realities of life inside the workhouse, a cornerstone of Victorian social welfare, and the role of medical professionals in that environment. Rogers's reminiscences offer valuable insights into the day-to-day struggles of the impoverished, the medical challenges they faced, and the complexities of the charitable system designed to aid them.

This meticulously prepared print republication makes this important historical document accessible to those interested in the history of medicine, social work, and the realities of poverty in Victorian Great Britain. A powerful and enduring testament to a difficult time.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Joseph Rogers, James E Thorold (James Edwin Rogers
Imprint: Anson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 181g
ISBN: 9781023569200
ISBN 10: 1023569205
Pages: 122
Publication Date: 29 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active