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The History of Circumcision From the Earliest Times to the Present

The History of Circumcision From the Earliest Times to the Present

Remondino, P. C.

Hardcover

AnthropologyGeneral EducationGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1161407944
ISBN13: 9781161407945
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 362
Weight: 1.86
Height: 0.81 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The History of Circumcision From the Earliest Times to the Present by P.C. Remondino is a comprehensive study of the practice of circumcision throughout history. The book traces the origins of circumcision in ancient cultures, such as the Egyptians and the Hebrews, and examines its spread to other parts of the world. The author explores the various reasons for circumcision, including religious, cultural, and medical justifications, and discusses the controversy surrounding the practice. The book also covers the evolution of circumcision techniques over time and the cultural and social impact of the practice. The author provides a detailed analysis of the history of circumcision, drawing on a wide range of sources, including medical texts, religious texts, and historical accounts. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, cultural practices, or religious traditions.1891. Found in this volume is the history of circumcision, moral and practical reasons for its performance, with a history of eunuchism, hermaphrodism, etc. and of the different operations practiced upon the prepuce. It represents No. 11 in the Physicians' and Students' Ready Reference Series. Sample contents: antiquity of circumcision; theories as to the origins of circumcision; attempts to abolish circumcision; infibulation, muzzling and other curious practices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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