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About The Book: In this book the author discusses the measures taken to suppress the systematic killing of female infants by their parents in India.The custom of female infanticide in India has persisted for centuries, prompting the examination of various measures to address this grave issue. This article delves into the strategies adopted to curb the systematic killing of female infants by their parents, while also shedding light on other distinctive customs prevalent in the Indian society. Among the proposed causes contributing to this phenomenon are poverty, the dowry system, births to unmarried women, deformed infants, famine, inadequate support services, and maternal illnesses such as postpartum depression. About The Editor: Edward Moor (1771–1848), a British soldier and Indologist, gained recognition for his significant contribution to the understanding of Hinduism as a religion through his book titled "The Hindu Pantheon." He served as a soldier for the East India Company, commencing his service as a cadet in 1782. In 1806, he achieved the honor of becoming a Fellow of the Royal Society. The Title 'Hindu infanticide An account of the measures adopted for suppressing the practice of the systematic murder by their parents of female infants; with incidental remarks on other customs peculiar to the natives of India written/authored/edited by Editor: Edward Moor', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121286961 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 346 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:-