The Slow Moon Climbs: The Science, History, and Meaning of Menopause by Susan Ma

Description: The Slow Moon Climbs by Susan Mattern A surprising look at the role of menopause in human history - and why we should change the ways we think about it. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A surprising look at the role of menopause in human history - and why we should change the ways we think about it.Are the ways we look at menopause all wrong? Susan Mattern says yes and, in The Slow Moon Climbs, reveals just how wrong we have been. From the rainforests of Paraguay to the streets of Tokyo, Mattern draws on historical, scientific, and cultural research to show how perceptions of menopause developed from prehistory to today. Introducing new ways of understanding life beyond fertility, Mattern examines the fascinating Grandmother Hypothesis, looks at agricultural communities where households relied on post-reproductive women for the familys survival, and explores the emergence of menopause as a medical condition in the Western world.The Slow Moon Climbs casts menopause in the positive light it deserves - as an essential juncture and a key factor in human flourishing. Author Biography Susan P. Mattern is Distinguished Research Professor of History at the University of Georgia. Her many books include The Prince of Medicine and Rome and the Enemy. Review "Winner of the PROSE Award in History of Science, Medicine, and Technology, Association of American Publishers" Long Description A surprising look at the role of menopause in human history -- and why we should change the ways we think about it. Are the ways we look at menopause all wrong? Susan Mattern says yes and, in The Slow Moon Climbs , reveals just how wrong we have been. From the rainforests of Paraguay to the streets of Tokyo, Mattern draws on historical, scientific, and cultural research to show how perceptions of menopause developed from prehistory to today. Introducing new ways of understanding life beyond fertility, Mattern examines the fascinating Grandmother Hypothesis, looks at agricultural communities where households relied on post-reproductive women for the familys survival, and explores the emergence of menopause as a medical condition in the Western world. The Slow Moon Climbs casts menopause in the positive light it deserves -- as an essential juncture and a key factor in human flourishing. Review Quote "Winner of the PROSE Award in History of Science, Medicine, and Technology, Association of American Publishers" Details ISBN069121672X Author Susan Mattern Short Title The Slow Moon Climbs Pages 480 Publisher Princeton University Press Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 069121672X ISBN-13 9780691216720 Format Paperback Subtitle The Science, History, and Meaning of Menopause Publication Date 2021-03-02 UK Release Date 2021-03-02 Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Illustrations 5 b/w illus. NZ Release Date 2021-03-02 US Release Date 2021-03-02 DEWEY 612.66509 Audience General Alternative 9780691171630 AU Release Date 2021-05-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131425702;

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