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100 1 _aSnow, Herbert,
_d1847-1930
245 1 4 _aThe Barbarity of Circumcision as a Remedy for Congenital Abnormality
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-05-03
508 _aProduced by deaurider, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Barbarity of Circumcision as a Remedy for Congenital Abnormality" by Herbert Snow, M.D. is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. This work critically examines the practice of circumcision, particularly as it pertains to addressing congenital abnormalities in males, arguing against its necessity and moral implications. Through analysis, the author intends to shed light on the cultural, historical, and medical contexts of circumcision. In this book, Snow discusses the prevalence of circumcision across various cultures and its historical roots as a sacrificial rite rather than a purely hygienic or medical practice. He delves into the nature of congenital phimosis—an ailment often purported to justify circumcision—highlighting that it is frequently a normal condition in newborns that can be managed through gentler means rather than surgical intervention. The text advocates for alternative, less invasive treatments to resolve issues associated with phimosis, asserting that circumcision is a barbaric form of mutilation that poses significant ethical questions and potential complications. Snow argues for a shift away from circumcision, suggesting that it is unnecessary and harmful in most cases. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCircumcision
653 _aPenis -- Abnormalities
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57083
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