Woman's Body
Title | Woman's Body PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 476 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Women |
ISBN | 9781840220254 |
A New View of a Woman's Body
Title | A New View of a Woman's Body PDF eBook |
Author | Federation of Feminist Women's Health Centers (U.S.) |
Publisher | Feminist Press |
Pages | 188 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN |
Woman's Body
Title | Woman's Body PDF eBook |
Author | Miriam Stoppard |
Publisher | |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Women |
ISBN | 9780751333985 |
'A woman's body is without parallel. It is the source of all human life, an object of constant fascination, admiration and desire, and the wellspring of an enormous range of physical and creative achievements.' *Compiled by a team of experts in every field, from gynaecology and endocrinology to physiology and sociology, headed by leading expert on women's health issues, Dr Miriam Stoppard *Offers practical advice on a wide range of topics, from women's nutritional needs and contraception to combating depression and resolving sexual problems *Features the most up-to-date medical research and screening procedures *Hundreds of colour photographs, drawings and charts illustrate every aspect of being a woman *Enables women to make informed choices about their bodies and their lives
A Woman Trapped in a Woman's Body
Title | A Woman Trapped in a Woman's Body PDF eBook |
Author | Lauren Weedman |
Publisher | ReadHowYouWant.com |
Pages | 238 |
Release | 2011-02 |
Genre | Humor |
ISBN | 1459610679 |
Lauren Weedman's hilarious essays read like a compendium of what not to do as a fully-realized, functional adult. Her self-deprecating, confessional, and terribly funny voice finds a special place in the hearts of those who can relate to her - which, for better or worse, includes all of us. From the uproarious account of her time at the Daily Sh...
The Criminalization of a Woman's Body
Title | The Criminalization of a Woman's Body PDF eBook |
Author | Clarice Feinman |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 240 |
Release | 2018-10-24 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 1317992008 |
This groundbreaking book addresses the ominous trend of introducing and passing laws and court decisions regulating the actions of women and the control of their bodies. One of the few books published on the criminalization of women’s bodies, this timely book takes a serious look at the effect these laws would have on women and the threat to their autonomy, privacy, and control; their bodily integrity; control over reproductive capacities; and their constitutional rights. From ancient literature to the literature and law of contemporary society, a woman’s value has often rested on her fulfilling expected roles as wife and mother. The lack of respect for women inherent in this predominantly male-oriented line of thinking is reinforced in this new trend of legislation and court decisions attempting to regulate women’s behavior and reproductive capacity. The Criminalization of a Woman’s Body thoroughly discusses these special laws governing women’s personal choices and the threats these laws and court decisions pose to women’s autonomy and constitutional rights. Scholars from Israel, Italy, and the United States provide a multidimensional discussion of the problem facing women in many, if not all, countries. Contributors represent various disciplines including, law, philosophy, medicine, political science, sociology, women’s studies, and criminal justice. Articles analyze sensitive issues surrounding abortion and its impending criminalization in several countries; controversial topics on contract motherhood; the power of administrative agencies to control and informally criminalize pregnant women and new mothers; policies meant to protect the fetus from pregnant women who deviate from medically, socially, and legally sanctioned behavior which may deter women from seeking any medical care; and the destruction of families due to the criminalization of pregnant women and new mothers and the consequent removal of their children and placement into foster care. Professors, students, librarians, agency workers dealing with women’s issues, and women and men in the general public will find this important book a helpful tool in sorting through the complex issues on criminalizing women’s bodies.
The Female Body in Medicine and Literature
Title | The Female Body in Medicine and Literature PDF eBook |
Author | Andrew Mangham |
Publisher | Liverpool University Press |
Pages | 245 |
Release | 2011-01-01 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 1846314720 |
Drawing on a range of texts from the seventeenth century to the present, The Female Body in Medicine and Literature explores accounts of motherhood, fertility, and clinical procedures for what they have to tell us about the development of women's medicine. The essays here offer nuanced historical analyses of subjects that have received little critical attention, including the relationship between gynecology and psychology and the influence of popular art forms on so-called women's science prior to the twenty-first century. Taken together, these essays offer a wealth of insight into the medical treatment of women and will appeal to scholars in gender studies, literature, and the history of medicine.
Understanding Your Body
Title | Understanding Your Body PDF eBook |
Author | Felicia Hance Stewart |
Publisher | Bantam |
Pages | 932 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | Health & Fitness |
ISBN |
Fully illustrated, this comprehensive guide provides answers to any and all women's health questions. Packed with information on dozens of vital issues, this volume is the best and only book women need to understand and cope with all aspects of body care. Photographs and line drawings.