
C. L. Lewes's "Dr. Southwood Smith: A Retrospect" offers a compelling biography of a pivotal figure in 19th-century social reform. Southwood Smith, a leading advocate for public health and a proponent of utilitarianism, dedicated his life to improving the lives of the poor...

C. L. Lewes's "Dr. Southwood Smith: A Retrospect" offers a compelling biography of a pivotal figure in 19th-century social reform. Southwood Smith, a leading advocate for public health and a proponent of utilitarianism, dedicated his life to improving the lives of the poor...