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Ideal Marriage - Its Physiology and Technique by Th. H. van de Velde ➤ Random House 1962 Reprint
Ideal Marriage - Its Physiology and Technique by Th. H. van de Velde, M.D. Random House 1962 Reprint
Title: Ideal Marriage - Its Physiology and Technique
Author: Th. H. van de Velde, M.D.
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House 1962
Edition: Reprint
Size: 6 X 9.25 X 1.25 * xxvi, 323 pages plus color plates and foldouts
Synopsis: INTRODUCTION - THIS is the book on the physical problems of marriage we have all been waiting for. It had to be written; and written exactly in this way-soberly, scientifically, completely, without a scintilla of eroticism, and yet with a sustained note of high idealism.
Of books of a kind on the subject there have been more than enough. Most of them have suffered from the same defect, namely, that they have been written by people with incomplete medical knowledge.
Dr. Van de Velde, who for many years was in charge of the Gynecological Clinic of Haarlem, has all the scientific qualifications necessary to write on the subject with authority. In addition, he is happy in possessing the gift, rather rare in a scientist, of a clear literary style. He can write to interest as well as inform. That is why his book can be recommended so confidently to every physician who has the welfare of his patients at heart. In these days doctors must be able to advise on the subject. The consulting room is the modern confessional, and it is the duty of the members of the medical profession to give definite and accurate advice on any problem in sexology propounded with honest intent to them. How many of us can truthfully say that we are competent to do so? Not many, unfortunately, for the subject has never before, to my knowledge, been presented so simply and concisely. Such information has hitherto been hidden away in scattered articles in many languages. Here it has been collected together by the industry, and molded into homogeneity by the wisdom of this distinguished Dutch gynecologist.
In this book, then, will be found all the data bearing upon the physiology and technique of sexual congress, clearly stated, without pruriency or mock modesty-in other words, scientifically.
In writing it, Dr. Van de Velde has placed the medical profession in his debt. None of us, probably, will accept all that he says. But all of us will be wiser for having read him.
It is a book that should be in the library of every doctor who looks upon his patients not as "cases," but as human, very human beings entrusted to his care.
J. JOHNSTON ABRAHAM
38, HARLEY STREET, W. I.
Overall Condition: Good + It has very minimal wear to the cover and no holes or tears. The dust jacket is not included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages; see images.
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Title: Ideal Marriage - Its Physiology and Technique
Author: Th. H. van de Velde, M.D.
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House 1962
Edition: Reprint
Size: 6 X 9.25 X 1.25 * xxvi, 323 pages plus color plates and foldouts
Synopsis: INTRODUCTION - THIS is the book on the physical problems of marriage we have all been waiting for. It had to be written; and written exactly in this way-soberly, scientifically, completely, without a scintilla of eroticism, and yet with a sustained note of high idealism.
Of books of a kind on the subject there have been more than enough. Most of them have suffered from the same defect, namely, that they have been written by people with incomplete medical knowledge.
Dr. Van de Velde, who for many years was in charge of the Gynecological Clinic of Haarlem, has all the scientific qualifications necessary to write on the subject with authority. In addition, he is happy in possessing the gift, rather rare in a scientist, of a clear literary style. He can write to interest as well as inform. That is why his book can be recommended so confidently to every physician who has the welfare of his patients at heart. In these days doctors must be able to advise on the subject. The consulting room is the modern confessional, and it is the duty of the members of the medical profession to give definite and accurate advice on any problem in sexology propounded with honest intent to them. How many of us can truthfully say that we are competent to do so? Not many, unfortunately, for the subject has never before, to my knowledge, been presented so simply and concisely. Such information has hitherto been hidden away in scattered articles in many languages. Here it has been collected together by the industry, and molded into homogeneity by the wisdom of this distinguished Dutch gynecologist.
In this book, then, will be found all the data bearing upon the physiology and technique of sexual congress, clearly stated, without pruriency or mock modesty-in other words, scientifically.
In writing it, Dr. Van de Velde has placed the medical profession in his debt. None of us, probably, will accept all that he says. But all of us will be wiser for having read him.
It is a book that should be in the library of every doctor who looks upon his patients not as "cases," but as human, very human beings entrusted to his care.
J. JOHNSTON ABRAHAM
38, HARLEY STREET, W. I.
Overall Condition: Good + It has very minimal wear to the cover and no holes or tears. The dust jacket is not included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box/mailer.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.22 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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