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On Spermatorrhoea and the Professional Fallacies and Popular Delusions Which Prevail in Relation to Its Nature, Consequences, and Treatment

On Spermatorrhoea and the Professional Fallacies and Popular Delusions Which Prevail in Relation to Its Nature, Consequences, and Treatment

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Medical ReferenceSexuality

ISBN10: 1146426062
ISBN13: 9781146426060
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Mar 4 2010
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

On Spermatorrhoea by Francis Burdett Courtenay offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century medical beliefs and practices surrounding a then-prevalent concern: spermatorrhea. This historical text delves into the perceived nature, consequences, and treatments of this condition, reflecting the medical fallacies and popular delusions of the time. Courtenay's work provides valuable insight into the evolving understanding of sexual health and the anxieties surrounding it during the Victorian era. It remains a significant resource for those interested in the history of medicine, the social construction of illness, and the cultural context of 19th-century sexual attitudes.

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