The Woman in the Body - by Emily Winfield Martin (Paperback)

The Woman in the Body is a groundbreaking exploration of the cultural and social perceptions of women's reproduction in American society.

Through meticulous fieldwork and in-depth analysis, anthropologist Emily Martin uncovers the hidden meanings and power dynamics at play in medical language and popular assumptions about women's bodies.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in gender studies, medicine, and cultural anthropology.

With a new preface examining recent medical ideas on women's reproductive cycles, this edition offers fresh insights into the complex interplay between science and society.

Don't miss out on this thought-provoking and highly recommended work!