A Brief History of the Female Body
An Evolutionary Look at How and Why the Female Form Came to Be
$27.75
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
21 November 2023
Summary
For readers of Sapiens and The Vagina Bible, A Brief History of the Female Body is a deep dive into the complexities of the female body through its evolution over millions of years. It answers pressing questions such as, “What happens during menopause?” “Why are breasts shaped like that?” and “So, why do women orgasm, anyway?”
From breasts and orgasms to periods, pregnancies, and menopause—A Brief History of the Female Body is a fascinating science …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781728275154 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1728275156 |
| Author: | Dr. Deena Emera |
| Publisher: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Imprint: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 21 November 2023 |
| Weight: | 410g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 27mm |
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Critics Review
“A Brief History of the Female Body is a wonderful book giving insights into the biological struggle between mother and child, why you have breasts, orgasms, periods, and menopause. This is a must read for every woman and those who love her.” – Louann Brizendine M.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Female Brain and The Upgrade
“At last! Now that women like Deena Emera are studying evolutionary biology and medicine we get to read books like A Brief History of the Female Body. Deena provides timely and well-informed summaries and discussion of topics women care about within the spheres that actually matter to us.” – Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, author of Mother Nature: A History of Mothers, Infants, and Natural Selection
“In this excellent and engaging book, Emera probes the mysteries and mythology of the female body both through the eyes of an evolutionary biologist and a mother. Her delightful prose and keen insights make for a uniquely enjoyable gynecologic journey of discovery.” – Jonathan Reisman, M.D., author of The Unseen Body: A Doctor’s Journey Through the Hidden Wonders of Human Anatomy
“Understanding ourselves begins with understanding our biology. In this important book, Deena Emera guides us on a journey through the past, present, and future of the female body. It’s a story with profound implications not just for women, but for all of us.” – Jamie Metzl, author of Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity
“Thought-provoking and accessibly written, this fascinates.” – Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Dr. Deena Emera
Deena Emera, Ph.D. is an evolutionary geneticist, writer, and educator. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from UC-Berkeley, a Master’s degree from NYU, and a Ph.D. from Yale. She currently serves as a researcher and writer-in-residence at the world-renowned Buck Institute’s Center for Female Reproductive Longevity and Equality. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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