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Medical Quacks And Lost Manhood

Medical Quacks And Lost Manhood

Marden, Orison Swett

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ISBN10: 1162851570
ISBN13: 9781162851570
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.05 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Medical Quacks and Lost Manhood is a book written by Orison Swett Marden, an American writer and founder of the Success Magazine. The book explores the dangers of quackery and the impact it can have on men's health and masculinity. Marden argues that the proliferation of medical quacks and snake oil salesmen in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was a serious threat to men's physical and mental well-being, particularly in the area of sexual health.The book provides examples of the various types of quackery that were prevalent at the time, including bogus remedies for impotence, infertility, and other sexual dysfunctions. Marden also examines the psychological impact of these scams, arguing that they often preyed on men's insecurities and fears, leading to feelings of shame and inadequacy.Throughout the book, Marden emphasizes the importance of seeking out legitimate medical advice and treatment, and he offers practical advice on how men can protect themselves from quackery. He also provides a historical context for the rise of medical quackery, exploring the social and economic factors that contributed to its growth.Overall, Medical Quacks and Lost Manhood is a fascinating exploration of a little-known aspect of American history, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of unscrupulous medical practitioners.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Crime of Silence, by Orison Swett Marden. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766151735.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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