Women's Bodies

Women's Bodies A Social History of Women's Encounter With Health, Ill-Health and Medicine

1st edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

This book describes how women's physical experience historically has affected the whole constellation of values that represents womanliness, and the constellation of power relationships that binds men and women together. It explores the role of herbs and of mechanical procedures for abortion.

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Book information

ISBN: 9781138540682
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
Edition: 1st edition
DEWEY: 362.1088042
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 414
Weight: 453g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 24mm