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West Coast Times, Issue 3220, 20 January 1876, Page 4

GENERATIVE SYSTEM AND ITS FUNCTIONS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE,

1 vol Bvo, 326 pages, price 10s 6d. Post 12s. 6d. BY JAMES GEORGE BEANEY, FJR.C.S Late Surgeon to the Melbourne Hospital, and to the Koyal Victorian Artillery Kegiment, formerly Surgeon to the 3rd Eoyal 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 mnck 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 conditons 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 thofce from whom the community have 1 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 Copeland's Medical Dictionary. Vol. II.) Of Mrßeaney'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 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 formes has (in this instance of Physiology) 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 Air Beaney when he i remarks, " that the neglect of physiological education in schools is to be condemned, on the ground that 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 shook the moral feelings it would not only dispel tke 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 Review. Scot 1873. Dr Beaney's New Work — This erentle man has coutributed another very valuable volum the medical literature of the colony, jn a subject of vast im- < Iportance to the most vital interests of tile present and future generations. Tke Mibject is one which must recommend itself to the serious consideration of overv philanthorphist, and though it is one we are precluded, from its delicate character, rrom treating upon to any great extent, m our columns, still we cannot refrein trom remarking that this gentleman holding a high position in his profession, has sterjued 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 clone or may do by mere chance, can ever counterbalance. We have to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the work, and would urge upon those who take an interest in this scienen, and in the welfare of ft 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 neglected by medical ) men of standing and position, and therefore used and abused by charlatans, The volume contains 326 pages aud forms a suitable companion to the other work. ' Parents will find most valuable imformaI tion in it, which may aid them in rearing » a family in healthy state, when without [ suck knowledge they might see their ' r children perish without ever suspecting j thecause. — Tasmanian Cornwall Chronicle 1 4, 1872 _ j " The Generative System," b} Dr | Beaney will be found of great value by i many perspns. We agree with the autLor, j | that " there has, until within the last fow < f years been a morbid delicacy in the j public mind with reference to books of this kind," but it is passing away, and J although they will necessarily be rej stricted in their circulation, Hiey cannot but be of great advantage lo the colonist The subject is treated very fully indeed, and cases from his own extensive practice j as well as from that of others, are i adduced illustrative of the principles I advanced by the author for the guidance I 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 havingreference to the generative organs, and their functions in their normal condition, and the second deals with the generative organs, and their functions in abnormal conditions. The nature of the subject selected, prohibits lengthy criticism, but the high position attained by the author in his profession, is asuflicient proof of the ability displayed in the treating of this important subject. — Weekly Leader, Hokitika, N.Z., Feb. 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 tke relief of suffering humanity gives him a claim upon our gratitude. The " Generative System and its functions in health and disease," is the title of another volume from the pen of tke same talented author. This work has been written wit}' a desire to alleviate muck of the miseiy caused by imperfect knowledge of the functions of the organs of reproduction. To those not familiar with this important subject, it is clear ikat definite information of a physiological ; character will be found of inestimable ■ . dvantage, by supplying intelligent quid- ' ance in the conduct of sexual life, has to those we advise the perusal of so valuable n book. — Marlborough Expross, I'eb as, 1073