GENERATIVE SYSTEM AND ITS FUNCTIONS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE.

West Coast Times, Issue 2325, 9 September 1876, Page 4

GENERATIVE SYSTEM AND ITS FUNCTIONS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE.

'" 1 'voi- Bvo, 826 pages, price 10s 6d. Port 12* 6d.

BY JAMES GEORGE SeANEY, F.R.C.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 thtTurkißh 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 1 icious, 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 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 rrofession." — (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* the neglect is terribly avenged by the slighted study. The spretcx injuria formce has (in this instance of Physiology) reared^ a brood of ills which it is fearful to contemplate. A sound knowledge of the leading enets 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 that it deprives boys of material information which would be of eminent value to them in the perilou period of approaching puberty ; and th c 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 Review. Sent. 1873.

Dr Beaney'a New Work —This centleman has contributed another very valuable volum the medical literature of, the colony, on a subjeot of vast importance to the most vital interests of tne present and future generations. The «übject is one which must recommend itself to the serious consideration of every philanthorphiat, and though it is one we are precluded, from its delicate character, trom treating upon to any great extent, in our columns, still we cannot refrein trom remarking that this gentleman holding- a high position in his profession, has steoned forward to £11 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 bymere 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 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 Functions in Health and Disease. — This work is a valuable addition to that class of medioal 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 and forms a ■uitable companion to the other work. Parents will find most valuable information in it, which may aid them in rearing a family in healthy state, when without amch knowledge ■ they might see their childrea perish without ever suspecting the Nut .— TasmaniaHCornwallOhronicle •" The Generative System," by Dr Beaney, will be found of great value by many persons. We agree with the author, that " there has, until within the last few years been a morbid delicacy in the public mind with reference to books of 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 cases 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 hare to notice another work by Mr Beaney, entitled "The Generative System" and its functions in health and diteaie. It ii divided into two divisions ; the first having reference 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 asufficient proof of the ability displayed in the treating of this important subject.— Weekly Leader.