The Social and Legal Aspects of Sexual Abnormality
- Author:
Edward Glover, M.D. Published by the
Institute for the Scientific Treatment of Delinquency, 8 Bourdon Street, London, W.l. Is.
This is a closely written pamphlet describing various sexual abnormalities as seen from the psycho-analytic angle and, as might be expected from its author, is a most readable and lively discussion of the development of these conditions, and of their need for sympathetic and skilled treatment. Dr Glover illustrates clearly the chain of misfortune which results from the common reaction of severity, and prejudiced abuse, and further emphasizes his point that ” every sexual offender, without exception, should be psychologically examined and given the opportunity of receiving psychological treatment It will be of value to any of our readers seeking an advocate to put this viewpoint to the unconverted, whose conscious prejudice and unconscious reactions Dr Glover sadly describes, noting that medical practitioners are still less objective than their legal counterparts. R.F.T.
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