Sexual Mutilations
| Author | : George C. Denniston |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 1997-04-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0306455897 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780306455896 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Download or read book Sexual Mutilations written by George C. Denniston and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1997-04-30 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Condemning the circumcision of boys in industrialized societies as well as traditional practices elsewhere, the 23 essays look at medical, legal, ethical, sociological, anthropological, historical, religious, and political dimensions. They discuss its physical and psychological consequences for the victim, its role in tradition, the medical industry's investment, current legislative efforts, methods being implemented to safeguard children, and other topics. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
