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A Brief History of the Female Body: An Evolutionary Look at How and Why the Female Form Came to Be
What if the most frustrating parts of the female body--period pain, pregnancy risks, menopause--weren't flaws, but features shaped by evolution?
In A Brief History of the Female Body, evolutionary biologist and mother of four Dr. Deena Emera blends groundbreaking science with personal insight to explain how evolution shaped the female body--and why it matters today.
Inside, readers will discover:
- Why menstruation, morning sickness, and menopause exist--and the evolutionary logic behind them
- How traits often seen as inconvenient or flawed are actually adaptive survival mechanisms
- The hidden biological trade-offs in pregnancy, childbirth, and female aging
- Accessible, stigma-free explanations of complex reproductive science
- Insights that empower women to better understand and advocate for their health
Praised as "eye-opening," "life-affirming," and "a must-read for every woman and those who love her," it's more than just a biology book--it's a guide to reclaiming ownership of the female body's story.
Book Details
- Publisher: Sourcebooks
- Publish Date: Aug 15th, 2023
- Pages: 400
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.26in - 5.62in - 1.09in - 0.90lb
- EAN: 9781728275154
- Categories: • Life Sciences - Evolution• Women• Developmental - Adulthood & Aging
Praise for this book
"Thought-provoking and accessibly written, this fascinates." -- Publishers Weekly
"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
"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
"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