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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.

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AnthropologyGeneral EducationGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162624833
ISBN13: 9781162624839
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 362
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.75 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The History of Circumcision From the Earliest Times to the Present by P.C. Remondino is a comprehensive book that delves into the history, culture, and medical practices surrounding circumcision. The author traces the origins of circumcision from ancient Egypt and the Middle East to its spread throughout various cultures and religions. The book explores the social, religious, and medical reasons for circumcision and how it has been practiced over time. The author also examines the controversies surrounding circumcision, including debates over its necessity, potential risks, and ethical considerations. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and cultural significance of circumcision, as well as for medical professionals who perform the procedure.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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