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Author Skaine, Rosemarie.

Title Female genital mutilation : legal, cultural, and medical issues / Rosemarie Skaine.

Publication Info. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2005]
©2005

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  392.1 S626F    Check Shelf
Description ix, 321 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
Summary "This book discusses the definition and types of FGM and explores the common justifications for the practice, along with the incidence in Africa, global laws, legal issues, rights and religion. Ethical considerations are examined, as are progress and the role of culture. The book concludes with thoughts on the movement from tradition to cultural evolution"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-297) and index.
Contents A traditional practice -- Prevalence / with James C. Skaine -- Globalism and law -- Legal and practical issues in the West -- Tradition and change in practicing cultures -- Challenging the change and the challenge of change -- The Maasai and female circumcision -- Meeting the challenge in Tanzania -- The changing status -- A compendium of change.
Subject Female genital mutilation.
Circumcision, Female.
Other Form: Online version: Skaine, Rosemarie. Female genital mutilation. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2005 (OCoLC)606090493
Online version: Skaine, Rosemarie. Female genital mutilation. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2005 (OCoLC)607623876
ISBN 0786421673 softcover alkaline paper
9780786421671 softcover alkaline paper
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