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For Her Own Good : Two Centuries of the Experts Advice to Women
Author: Barbara Ehrenreich, Deirdre English

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Publisher: Anchor
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 23
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ISBN-13: 9781400078004 - ISBN-10: 1400078008
Publication Date: 1/4/2005
Pages: 432

Book Description:
A provocative new perspective on female history, the history of American medicine and psychology, and the history of child-rearing unlike any other.

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Kirsten W. (wardbunch) wrote on 7/27/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Thought provoking look at all the things we believe about health.

Esme S. (esme) wrote on 6/23/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This goes pretty darn far back in time (early 1900s, anyone?) but is an excellent indictment of the male-centered "expert culture" in Western society. Fun and infuriating. Funfuriating.


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