The Blight of Respectability: An Anatomy of the Disease and a Theory of Curative Treatment is a book written by Walter Matthew Gallichan in 1897. The book is an examination of the concept of respectability and its impact on society. Gallichan argues that respectability, while initially viewed as a positive trait, has become a disease that is destroying individuality and creativity. He provides a detailed analysis of the symptoms of this disease, including...