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100 1 _aParsons, James,
_d1705-1770
245 1 2 _aA mechanical and critical enquiry into the nature of hermaphrodites
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-07-30
508 _adeaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Mechanical and Critical Enquiry into the Nature of Hermaphrodites" by James Parsons, M.D. is a scientific publication likely written in the early 18th century. This work explores the complex ideas surrounding the existence of hermaphroditism in humans and other animals, challenging long-held beliefs deeply rooted in superstition and ignorance. The author aims to critically engage with ancient doctrines while providing a modern understanding of sexual identity. At the start of the book, Parsons sets the stage for his inquiry by presenting his motivation to debunk the myths surrounding hermaphrodites, which have led to societal misconceptions and legal repercussions against individuals perceived as such. He outlines the historical context of these beliefs, referencing severe historical laws against recognized hermaphrodites, and argues that ignorance and superstition have long clouded the truth. Additionally, the opening discusses representations from various cultures and challenges these erroneous notions, establishing a foundation for his subsequent examination of the biological and anatomical assertions regarding human sex and hermaphroditism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: J. Walthoe, 1741
653 _aIntersexuality -- Early works to 1800
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/b30523345_0003
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71304
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