A Brief History of the Female Body: An Evolutionary Look at How and Why the Female Form Came to Be

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Dr. Deena Emera

A Brief History of the Female Body

An Evolutionary Look at How and Why the Female Form Came to Be

Dr. Deena Emera

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Sourcebooks, Inc
21 November 2023

Sociology: family & relationships; Child & developmental psychology; Biology, life sciences; Evolution; Developmental biology

"For readers of Sapiens and The Vagina Bible, A Brief History of the Female Body is a deep dive into the complexities of the female body through its evolution over millions of years. It answers pressing questions such as, ""What happens during menopause? ""Why are breasts shaped like that?"" and ""So, why do women orgasm, anyway?""

From breasts and orgasms to periods, pregnancies, and menopause-A Brief History of the Female Body is a fascinating science book explaining the mysteries of the female body through an evolutionary lens.

Let's face it- The female body is an enigma. For teenagers first experiencing their periods, the monthly arrival of mood swings and cramps can be agonizing and inconvenient. With pregnancy-perhaps the most miraculous of bodily events-comes countless potential complications, including high blood pressure, diabetes, premature birth, and postpartum depression. And menopause is equally mystifying. Why do females lose their fertility over time and experience the notorious side effects-like hot flashes, weight gain, and hair loss-while males maintain their fertility forever?

Evolutionary geneticist and educator Dr. Deena Emera has spent much of her career studying the evolution of female reproduction. A Brief History of the Female Body draws on her vast expertise as a biologist, her experience as a mother of four children, and her love of teaching to look far into our evolutionary past, illuminating how and, more importantly, why the female form has transformed over millions of years and its effects on women's health."

By: Dr. Deena Emera
Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 410g
ISBN: 9781728275154
ISBN 10: 1728275156
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 21 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

DEENA EMERA, Ph.D. is an evolutionary geneticist, writer, and educator. She earned a Bachelor's degree from UC-Berkeley, a Master's degree from NYU, and a Ph.D. from Yale. She currently serves as a researcher and writer-in-residence at the world-renowned Buck Institute's Center for Female Reproductive Longevity and Equality. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.