In this cross-cultural history of circumcision, the President of the California Healthcare Institute builds a strong case against the disfiguring initiation rite that has become a common surgical procedure in many countries. He explores various religious beliefs, debunks cultural myths, and points out the medical and psychological risks of foreskin removal. Additionally, he introduces readers to a variety of ghastly techniques and surgical tools in order to draw a controversial comparison between male circumcision and ...
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In this cross-cultural history of circumcision, the President of the California Healthcare Institute builds a strong case against the disfiguring initiation rite that has become a common surgical procedure in many countries. He explores various religious beliefs, debunks cultural myths, and points out the medical and psychological risks of foreskin removal. Additionally, he introduces readers to a variety of ghastly techniques and surgical tools in order to draw a controversial comparison between male circumcision and female genital mutilation.
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