TY - BOOK N2 - "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. AB - "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. T1 - Female genital mutilation :legal, cultural, and medical issues / DA - c2005. CY - Jefferson, N.C. : AU - Skaine, Rosemarie. CN - GN484 CN - GN484 PB - McFarland, PP - Jefferson, N.C. : PY - c2005. ID - 304831 KW - Female circumcision. SN - 0786421673 (pbk. : alk. paper) TI - Female genital mutilation :legal, cultural, and medical issues / LK - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0512/2005013929.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0512/2005013929.html ER -