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Menstruation

A Cultural History

G Howie editor A Shail editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Palgrave USA

Published:6th Sep '05

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Ranging from Aristotle to twentieth-century gynaecology, contributions to this volume trace the semiotics of menstruation from magical act to evolutionary deficiency. The result is the first comprehensive historical study of how menstruation has been understood within various cultural traditions, with reference to political and social institutions, and medical and religious practices. Includes a guide for scholars on bibliographical and archival sources for the study of menstruation.

ISBN: 9781403939357

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 551g

298 pages

2005 ed.