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West Coast Times, Issue 3219, 19 January 1876, Page 4

GENERATIVE SYSTEM AND ITS FUNCTIONS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE

1 vol Bvo. 326 pages, price 10s 6d. j Post 12s. 6d. ! ,BT JAMES GEORGE BEANEY, P.R.G.S | Late Surgeon to the Melbourne Hospital, and to the Royal Victorian Artillery Regiment, formerly Surgeon to the 3rd Royal Lancashire Regiment of Infantry in the Mediterranean, and Staff Surgeon to th<-. Turkish Army during the War iv 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 j | 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 ; aiid 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 of the most judicious kind, should be equally great in providing it. There is evere reason, also, to believe that it would by oftener sought after, if the subject wery known to be more fully entertained be the duly qualified members of the profession." — (Dr Copoland'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 j known many moral and social benefits would be the result to the human race. Physiology is a branch of science "tabooed" by mock modesty. Bu f the neglect is terribly avenged by the slighted study. The spretce injuria forma has (in this instance of Physiology) reared a brood of ills which it ib 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 iv schools is to be condemned, on the ground that it deprives I boys of material information whick 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 young, but would promote a healthier and manlier tone." — Australian School Kevievv. Sept 1873. Dr Beaney's New Work — This swntle man has contributed another very valuable volum the medical literature of the colony, jn a subject of vast importance to the most vital interests of tne present and future generations. The fubject is one which must recommend itself to the serious consideration of every philanthorphist, and though it is one we are precluded, from its debcate character, trom treating upon to any great extent, in ' our columns, still we can Dot refrein trom remarking that this gentleman holding a high position in his profession, has stcntied forward to fill the breach long open to the most unscrupulous impostors, who have entailed, probably on a portion of the human family, more misery and suffering than the little good they have done or may do by mere chance, can ever counterbalance. We have to acknowledge the receipt of a co^y of the work, and would urge upon tuose who take an interest in this scienen, and in the welfare of a people to obtain a copy at the earliest opportunity ; they will find it instructive and deeply interesting. -Border Post, Albury, Dec. 28, 1872, The Generative System, and its Fcuntions in Health and Disease. — This work is a valuable addition to that class of medical literature, which has through false delicacy been neglectert by nicdical men of standing and position, aud therefore used and abused by charlatans. The volume contains 326 pages and forms a suitable companion to the other work. Parents will find most valuable imformo- . tion in it, which may aid them in rearing ! a family in healthy state, when without { such knowledge they might see their f children perish without ever suspecting thecause. — Tasmanian Cornwall Chronicle I 4, 1872. " The Generative System," bj Dr .Beaney will be found of great value by j many persons. We agree with the author, j that " there has, until within ihe last few years' been a morbid delicacy in tlie public mind with reference to bookagof this kind," but it is passing away, and although they will necessarily be restricted in their circulation, they cannot but be of great advantage to the colonist The subject is treated very fully indeed, and case's from his own extensive practice as well as from that of others, are adduced illustrative of the principles advanced by the author for the guidance and instruction of his readers. — Creswick Advertiser Jan. 8, 1873. We have to notice another work by Mr Beaney, entitled " The Generative System" and its functions in health and disease. It is divided into two divisions ; the first having reference to the generative organs, and their fuuetious in their normal condition, and the second deals with the generative organs, and then* functions in abnormal conditions. The nature of the subject selected, prohibits lenglhy criticism, but the high position attained by the author in his profession, is asufficient proof of the ability displayed in the treating of this important subject. — Weekly Leader, Hokitika, N.Z., Eeb. 20, 1873. Mr Beaney occupies so high a rank in his profession, and is so generally regarded as an undoubted authority on matters of this nature, that his opinions entitle him to respect, while his boldness and fearlessness in stepping forward to the relief of suffering humanity gives him a claim upon our gratitude. The " Generative System and its functions iv health and tliseahe," is the title of another volume from the pen of the same talented author. This work has been written wild' a desire to alleviate much of the misery caused by imperfect knowledge of the functions of the organs of reproduction. To those not familiar with this important subject, it is clear that definite information of a physiological character will be found of inestimable . dvantage, by supplying intelligent guidance in the conduct of sexual life, lias to those we advise the perusal of po valuable a book.— Marlborough Hxpms 1M>22,1873 •■ ■■■ , '■ '»