Items related to The Woman in the Body: A Cultural Analysis of Reproduction
Synopsis
A bold reappraisal of science and society, The Woman in the Body 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.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Emily Martin is professor of anthropology at Princeton University and author of Flexible Bodies: Tracking Immunity in American Culture from the Days of Polio to the Age of AIDS.
Review
Spectacular. There is no better study of the power of metaphor in modern medicine. --Thomas W. Laqueur, author of Making Sex
"One of the greatest strengths of this fascinating book is Martin's careful analysis of how medical language about women's bodies reveals cultural assumptions about women and their life's purpose. . . . Highly recommended." --Judith Walzer Leavitt, Bullentin of the History of Medicine
"An important contribution. . . . In challenging the status of both bio-medical 'facts' and popular assumptions about women this book will stimulate scholars and students of gender, medicine, and American culture." --American Ethnologist
"Provocative. . . . Martin's conclusions are ground-breaking." --Julia Epstein, The Women's Review of Books
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherBeacon Pr
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0807046191
- ISBN 13 9780807046197
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number3
- Number of pages276
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 73.53
Shipping:
US$ 6.95
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Woman in the Body: A Cultural Analysis of Reproduction
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00059426219
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
The Woman in the Body: A Cultural Analysis of Reproduction
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00057733185
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Woman in the Body: A Cultural Analysis of Reproduction
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . Seller Inventory # mon0001212383
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Woman in the Body : A Cultural Analysis of Reproduction
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. (rev)92 Edition. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 949448-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Woman in the Body : A Cultural Analysis of Reproduction
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. (rev)92 Edition. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 949448-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Woman in the Body : A Cultural Analysis of Reproduction
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. (rev)92 Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP17335150
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Woman in the Body: A Cultural Analysis of Reproduction
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_403327533
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Women in the Body
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.05. Seller Inventory # G0807046191I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Women in the Body
Seller: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.05. Seller Inventory # G0807046191I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Women in the Body
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.05. Seller Inventory # G0807046191I3N00
Quantity: 1 available