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This title in other editionseBook editionsThe Ovary of Eve: Egg and Sperm and Preformationby Clara Pinto-correia
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The Ovary of Eve is a rich and often hilarious account of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century efforts to understand conception. In these early years of the Scientific Revolution, the most intelligent men and women of the day struggled to come to terms with the origins of new life, and one theory—preformation—sparked an intensely heated debate that continued for over a hundred years. Clara Pinto-Correia traces the history of this much maligned theory through the cultural capitals of Europe. "The most wonderfully eye-opening, or imagination-opening book, as amusing as it is instructive."—Mary Warnock, London Observer "[A] fascinating and often humorous study of a reproductive theory that flourished from the mid-17th century to the mid-18th century."—Nina C. Ayoub, Chronicle of Higher Education "More than just a good story, The Ovary of Eve is an object lesson about the history of science: Don't trust it. . . . Pinto-Correia says she wants to tell the story of history's losers. In doing so, she makes defeat sound more appealing than victory."—Emily Eakin, Nation. "A sparkling history of preformation as it once affected every facet of European culture."—Robert Taylor, Boston Globe Synopsis:In the mid-17th century, a theory of reproduction called "preformation" proposed that miniature creatures waiting to be born existed inside each potential parent, much like Russian nesting dolls. In this book, Pinto-Correia traces the fascinating and often amusing history of this much maligned theory, ultimately revealing its critical influence on modern views of conception. 55 illustrations. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-376) and index. Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Foreword Preface Prologue: Dare to Know 1. All About Eve 2. All About Adam 3. "One Does Not See the Wind" 4. Hopeful Monsters 5. Frogs with Boxer Shorts 6. The H Word 7. The Music of the Spheres 8. Magical Numbers Epilogue: The Fat Lady Will Not Sing Notes Bibliography Index What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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