Elizabeth Blackwell published 7 non-fiction books and 6 other books, beginning with Medicine and Morality (1850). The best-known is Essays in Medical Sociology (1902).
Updated September 2026
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Essays in Medical Sociology
Elizabeth Blackwell's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Laws of Life with Special Reference to the Physical Education of Girls (1852)
Medicine as a Profession for Women (1860)
Address on the Medical Education of Women (1864)
The Religion of Health (1869)
Pioneer Work for Women (1900)
Essays in Medical Sociology (1902)
Other books in order
Medicine and Morality (1850)
Counsel to Parents on the Moral Education of Their Children (1878)
Human Element in Sex (1880)
Rescue Work in Relation to Prostitution and Disease (1881)
Christian Socialism (1882)
Wrong and Right Methods of Dealing with Social Evil (1883)
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About Elizabeth Blackwell
Elizabeth Blackwell was an English-American physician, notable as the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States, and the first woman on the Medical Register of the General Medical Council for the United Kingdom. Blackwell played an important role in both the United States and the United Kingdom as a social reformer, and was a pioneer in promoting education for women in medicine. Her contributions remain celebrated with the Elizabeth Blackwell Medal, awarded annually to a woman who has made a significant contribution to the promotion of women in medicine.
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Elizabeth Blackwell FAQ
- How many books has Elizabeth Blackwell written?
- Elizabeth Blackwell published 7 non-fiction books and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Elizabeth Blackwell's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Essays in Medical Sociology.
- What is Elizabeth Blackwell's last book?
- Essays in Medical Sociology (1902).
- What is Elizabeth Blackwell's most famous book?
- Essays in Medical Sociology (1902) is Elizabeth Blackwell's most widely read book.
- Can I read Elizabeth Blackwell's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Elizabeth Blackwell are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.