The Wandering Uterus: Politics and the Reproductive Rights of Women
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (655 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0814755631 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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Taking her title from an ancient Greek belief that women's health problems were caused by a wandering uterus that needed to be confined and controlled, Meyer exposes the way in which myths and prejudice about female sexuality continue to influence the practice of law and medicine today.This book offers new insights and provides a wealth of up-to- date information on a subject that changes every day. Throughout, Meyer argues passionately that while technology and medicine must progress, they should not be allowed to do so at women's expense.. While a great deal has been written on such issues as abortion and postpartum depression, no single volume has offered a broad discussion of the interface between the legal, medical, and political aspects of wo
She is also the author of The Wandering Uterus (NYU Press).. About the AuthorCheryl L. Meyer is Professor of Psychology at Wright State University School of Professional Psychology in Dayton, Ohio
Cheryl L. Meyer is Professor of Psychology at Wright State University School of Professional Psychology in Dayton, Ohio. She is also the author of The Wandering Uterus (NYU Press).
"Short, bitter, and thought-provoking" according to Kelly (Fantasy Literature). Whenever I see a good book consigned to a two-star rating on the basis of one review, I feel the need to step in and add my two cents. Well, at least I think it's a good book. It is also a quick read. I would call it short and sweet, but it might be more accurate to call it short and bitter, since the author is definitely riled up about her subject.The subject is reproductive issues. Unlike other books and articles, which usually deal with one issue at a time, _The Wandering Uterus_ looks at the interconnections, revealing that issues don't exist in a vacuum. Think about this: . good, but narrow at times Busy Mom in NJ this was a good book which interestingly brought up many good issues such as infertility issues, but got very technical and dry with those issues. at the same time, a chapter focused on reproductive rights issues in the workplace and only focused on one of many aspects that could have been interestingly presented. this was used as a book in my women's studies class. i do not strongly reccomend.