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.
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Circumcision, Female.
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Other Form: |
Online version: Skaine, Rosemarie. Female genital mutilation. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2005 (OCoLC)606090493 |
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Online version: Skaine, Rosemarie. Female genital mutilation. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2005 (OCoLC)607623876 |
ISBN |
0786421673 softcover alkaline paper |
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9780786421671 softcover alkaline paper |
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