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West Coast Times, Issue 2986, 3 May 1875, Page 4

GENERATIVE SYSTEM AND ITB FUNCTIONS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE 1 vol Bvo, 326 pages, price 10s 6d. Post 12s. 6d. BY JAMES &EOME~BEANEY, IXC.S. Late Surgeon to the Melbourne Hospital, aud to the Koyal Victorian Artillery Kegiment, formerly Surgeon to the 3rd Koyal Lancashire Regiment of Infantry in the Mediterranean, and Staff Surgeon to the Turkish Army during the War in the Crimea. " Spermatorrhoea, impotence, and sterility, are subjects of mnch greater practical importance than has been conceived by many, and often involve the happiness, and perpetuation of families. Yet have they, by a sort of professional prudery, been either entirely overlooked by medical writers, or very imperfectly discussed, and thereby relinquished to the irregular practitioner, or to the entirely unqualified empiric. In the present era of high refinement, and of luxurious, if not vicious, enjoyments ; and under the influence of noxious plans and systems of education; instances are very numerous, for which medical advice is required for the removal of the morbidly disqualifying conditions about to be considered, but which is not resorted to so frequently as it ought to be. Since advice is thus often necessary,, the ability of those from whom the community have a right to expect it, and that too af the ', most judicious kind, should be equally great in providing it. There is every reason, also, to believe that it would be oftener sought after, if the subject, were known to be HK>re fully entertained by the duly qualified members of the profession." — (Dr Copeland's Medical Dictionary. Vol. II.) Of Mr Beaney's work " The Generative System" it may be honestly said that were it a subject matter more generally known many moral and social benefits would be the result to tue human race. Physiology is a branch of science •'taoooed" by mock modesty. But the neglect is terribly avenged by the slighted study. The ipretct injuria/ortnee has (in this instance of Phyßiology) reared a brood of ills which it is fearful to contemplate. A sound knowledge of the leading tenets of Physiology is indispensible to the principal of a boarding school. We entirely agree with Mr Beaney when he remarks, "that the neglect of physiological education in schools is to be condemned, on the ground +hat it deprives boys of material information which would be of eminent value to them in the perilous period of approaching puberty ; and there can be no question but if information could be imparted in such a .manner as would not shock the moral feelings it would not only dispel the cloud of ignorance and misapprehension as to the most important physiological truths, in the minds of the yonng, but would promote a healthier and manlier tone." — Australian School Keview, Sept. 1873. ,Dr Beaney'B New Work.—This gentleman I has contributed another very valuable volume to the medical literature i of the colony, on a subject of vast importance to the most vital interests of the present and future generations. The subject is one which must recommend i itself to the serious consideration of every philanthorphist, and though it.is one we are precluded, from its delicate character, from treating upon to any great extent, in our columns, still we cannot refrain from remarking that this gentleman holding a i high position in his profession, has stepped forward to fill the breach long open tc the most unscrupulous impostors, whe i have entailed, probably on a portion oi the human family, more misery and suffering than the little good they have done or may do by mere chance, can evei counterbalance. We have to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the work, and would urge upon those who takf an interest iv this science, and in tht welfare of a people to obtain a copy at th< '. earliest opportunity ; they will find ii . instructive and deeply interesting. -Bordei I Post, Albury, Dec. 28, 1872. . The Generative System, and its Func' : tions in Health, and Disease. — This wort i is a valuable addition to that class o , medical literature, which lias througl i false delicacy been neglected by medica men of standing and position, and there fore used and abused by charlatans. Th< volume contains 326 pages and forms i suitable companion to the other work I Parents will find most valuable imforma 3 tion in it, which may aid them in rearing 3 a family in healtny state, when withou: [ such knowledge they might see theii * children perish -without ever suspecting i thecause . — Tasmanian Cornwall (Jhronicl< 4, 1872. ' » " The Generative System," by Dr b Beaney will be found of gre it value h] i many persons. We agree with the author - tliat " there has, until within the last fey f years been a morbid delicacy in th< * public mind with, reference to books o, B this kind," but it is passing away, an( although they will necessarily be re C stricted in their circulation, they canno but be of great advantage to the colonist The subject is treated very fully indeed i and cases from his own extensive practici c as well as from that of others, an r adduced illustrative of the principle I advanced by the author for the guidanci " and instruction of his readers. — Creswic] ? Advertiser Jan. 8, 1873. * We have to notice another work by M: a Beaney, entitled "The Generative Sys tern" and its functions in health an( disease. It is divided into two divisions t the first having reference to the generativi organs, and their functions in their norma condition, and the second deals with tin generative organs, and their functions ii abnormal conditions. The nature of thi subject selected, prohibits lengthy criti cism, but the high position attained by thi author in his profession, is a sufficient proo of the ability displayed in the treating o i this important subject. — Weekly Leadei ■ Hokitika, N.Z., Feb. 20, 1873. Mr Beaney occupies so high a rank L his profession, and is so generall; regarded as an undoubted authority oi fc matters of this nature, that his opinion B entitle him to respect, while his boldnes i- and fearlessness in stepping forward t - the relief of suffering humanity gives hiu * a claim upon our gratitude. The " Gene c rative System and its functions in healtl 6 and disease," is the title of anothe i volume from the pen of the same talentei author. This work has been writtei b with a desire to alleviate much of th c misery caused by imperfect knowledg 1 of the functions of the organs of reproduction. ' duction. To those not familiar with thi important subject, it is clear tha definite information of a physiologica character will be found of inestimabl advantage, by supplying intelligent quid ance in the conduct of sexual life, ani to those we advise the perusal of si valuable a book.—' Marlborougb, Express f Feb22,1873.