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Woman : An Intimate Geography

Woman : An Intimate Geography

Natalie Angier

Science writer Angier presents a celebration of the female body, beginning with the egg. She reveals the interactions between organ systems, arguing that these make us what we are, and explores oestrogen, testosterone, serotonin, adrenaline, the chemistry of orgasm, pregnancy and the menopause.
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This book brings to the understanding of the female body the talents of one of the most gifted science writers in English. Beginning with the egg & ending with the love of the female body is the template in this witty, searching, gleefully opinionated book. 'The idea of the body as a package of discrete organs, each operating independently of one another, is fast becoming outmoded & nearly useless. In fact, the interactions between organ systems are what count; they make us who we are,' says Angier. These interactions have stories to tell about the sources of aggression & sexuality, female sensations & smells, anger & pleasure. She explores hormones-oestrogen, testosterone, serotonin, adrenaline, pheromones-the chemistry of orgasm, pregnancy, breast milk & menopause. What can biology tell us about who we are? Every chapter is one to marvel at. Cumulatively, they 'sing the body electric,' as Walt Whitman wrote. From the double vantage of calm scrutiny & personal passion, this book gives us a fresh vision of what makes a woman.

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Title - Woman : An Intimate Geography

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Author - Natalie Angier

ISBN 13 - 9781860496851

Imprint - Virago Press Ltd

Publisher - Little, Brown Book Group

Date Published - 04/03/1999

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Binding Type - Hardback

Dimensions - 153 x 234 x mm

Weight - 794 g

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