Bodily integrity and the politics of circumcision
Subtitle: culture, controversy and change
By: edited by George C. Denniston ... [et al.]
Contributors: Denniston, George C
Publisher: Springer Science+Business Media; Springer
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 269
ISBN-13: 9781402049156; 9781402049163
Subjects: Circumcision; Female circumcision; Human rights
Description: Circumcision is a cultural phenomenon that affects 15.3 million children and yound adults annualy. This book attempts to illuminate the vulnerability of human society to medical, economic, and historical pressures. It provides a thoughtful and detailed analysis of the devastating impact of circumcision on bodily integrity and human rights, and it provides a hope for change.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index