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The Woman in the Body : a Cultural Analysis of Reproduction by EMILY MARTIN著 is a science book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Woman in the Body : a Cultural Analysis of Reproduction about?

<p>A bold reappraisal of science and society, <i>The Woman in the Body</i> explores the different ways that women's reproduction is seen in American culture. Contrasting the views of medical science with those of ordinary women from diverse social and economic backgrounds, anthropologist Emily Martin presents unique fieldwork on American culture and uncovers the metaphors of economy and alienation that pervade women's imaging of themselves and their bodies. A new preface examines some of the latest medical ideas about women's reproductive cycles.</p>

Who reads The Woman in the Body : a Cultural Analysis of Reproduction?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
EMILY MARTIN著
Publisher
Boston : Beacon Press
Published
1992
Language
EN
ISBN
9780807046197
Category
science
Subjects
Psychology, Sociology, Medical
Rating
4.1 / 5 (26 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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