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More copies of this ISBN:Our Bodies Ourselves: A New Edition for a New Eraby Boston Womens Health Book Collective
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:With more than four million copies sold, Our Bodies, Ourselves is the classic resource that women of all ages can turn to for information about every aspect of their well-being. Completely revised for the first time in a decade, these pages give women everything they need for making key decisions about their health — from definitive information from today's leading experts to personal stories from other women just like them. This updated edition of Our Bodies, Ourselves includes the latest on:
Review:"The original edition of 1970's now-classic Our Bodies, Ourselves has sold more than three million copies, and the revised and expanded edition will likely prove equally popular among women of all ages. According to the authors, some of them among the original contributors, knowledge is power, but women will make little change in the medical and health-care industries unless they join forces with other women at home and around the world. Like its predecessor, this volume is wide in scope (but lacking in depth), and has a profoundly feminist perspective as it emphasizes sexual health, reproductive rights, community-based organization and the political, economic and social conditions that limit women's access to quality health care. Much of the new information details recent health research on women's needs and inequities in medical care for men and women, and reflects the experiences of different ethnicities, sexual preferences and economic backgrounds. Women are the primary consumers of health care in the U.S., but, the authors say, they are grossly underserved. In addition, the medical community has viewed many life-stage conditions — pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome, menopause — as illnesses rather than natural processes that require teams of supportive practitioners. The book's rousing political orientation may motivate readers to access the numerous resources listed or the companion OBOS Web site. More than a book, OBOS is a health movement and deserves a place on every woman's bookshelf." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) Review:"The best women's health reference book I've ever seen." Julianne Moore Review:"A mother lode of information and resources for the client/consumer and the physician." -- Journal of the American Medical Association Review:"Its strength lies not only in the huge amount of information provided but also in the methodology. Topics range from diet and exercise to relationships, motherhood, sexuality, and physical and mental illnesses; coverage of each is exceedingly readable, strikingly comprehensive, and thoroughly documented." -- Library Journal (starred review) Review:"More than a book, OBOS is a health movement and deserves a place on every woman's bookshelf." -- Publishers Weekly Synopsis:With more than four million copies sold, "Our Bodies, Ourselves" is the classic resource that women of all ages turn to for information about every aspect of their well-being. Completely revised for the first time in a decade, this edition provides all the information women need to make key decisions about their health. About the AuthorThe Boston Women's Health Book Collective is a nonprofit organization devoted to education about women and health. Table of ContentsIntroduction A Letter from Founders of the Boston Women's Health Book Collective 1: Body Image 2: Eating Well 3: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Mood-Altering Drugs 4: Our Bodies in Motion 5: Complementary Health Practices 6: Emotional Well-Being 7: Environmental and Occupational Health 8: Violence and Abuse 9: Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation 10: Relationships with Men 11: Relationships with Women 12: Sexuality 13: Sexual Anatomy, Reproduction, and the Menstrual Cycle 14: Safer Sex 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections 16: HIV and AIDS 17: Considering Parenting 18: Birth Control 19: Unexpected Pregnancy 20: Abortion 21: Pregnancy 22: Childbirth 23: The First Year of Parenting 24: Childbearing Loss 25: Infertility and Assisted Reproduction 26: Midlife and Menopause 27: Our Later Years 28: Unique to Women 29: Special Concerns for Women 30: Navigating the Health Care System 31: The Politics of Women's Health 32: Organizing for Change Glossary Resources The Production Team for Our Bodies, Ourselves 2005 Authorship and Acknowledgments About the Contributors Index What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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