Bodily integrity and the politics of circumcision: culture, controversy, and change
Éditeur :
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN :
9781402049156
Date de publication :
6 sept. 2006
Dimensions :
29,7 x 21,0 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Circumcision is a cultural phenomenon that affects 15.3 million children and young adults annually. This book explores the problem of male and female circumcision in modern society from religious, psychological, medical, and ethical perspectives. It illuminates the vulnerability of human society to medical, economic, and historical pressures.