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I think this is the most entertaining book we have read all semester. Agreeing with Celia and Amanda, the majority of the “advice” given seems ludicrous by today’s standards. It reminds me of a similar book or article I read a while back about outdated medical treatments. –Andrew B | I think this is the most entertaining book we have read all semester. Agreeing with Celia and Amanda, the majority of the “advice” given seems ludicrous by today’s standards. It reminds me of a similar book or article I read a while back about outdated medical treatments. –Andrew B | ||
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| + | I am surprised that this book doesn't talk about male circumcision at all. Maybe this is another sign of being written in the 70s (and by a guy). In an anthropology class we read tons of quotes by people like Graham and Kellogg promoting circumcision as a means to desensitize and incapacitate the penis, to decrease the sex drive and prevent masturbation. They even advised that doctors refrain from using any anesthesia because it was good for young boys to associate intense pain with their penises. My understanding is that the 19th century is when circumcision really became common practice in the US, so I wonder why Walters doesn't bring it up. (and please call me out if he DOES mention is somewhere and I just missed it.) -- Rebecca | ||
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