| Biology of Women (A Wiley medical publication) |  | Author: Ethel Sloane
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Pages: 672
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.3
ISBN: 0471879398
Dewey Decimal Number: 613
EAN: 9780471879398
ASIN: 0471879398
Publication Date: May 22, 1985
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This is a fully revised and updated edition, providing a current view of all aspects of the biology of women. Two new chapters have been added on menstrual problems and health and the working woman. The book includes expanded areas on current theories of hormone action and biological mechanisms at the cellular and molecular level, female sexuality, breast cancer, sexually transmitted diseases, and new contraceptives.
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 Very good September 8, 2005
M. Boone (Atlanta, GA USA)
This book has the unique advantage of being written by a woman. Therefore, it doesn't take the sterile, uninterested stance biology books often taken. Dr. Sloane takes the time to list myths about female anatomy and biology and debunks them one by one. The book also has some helpful diagrams to illustrate the points Sloane hits. The only qualm I have is that the book doesn't have *enough* diagrams, and they are all in black-and-white, so some parts are indistinguishable from others while others are just plain confusing. The book is also highly technical, so a non-biology major will have to struggle with the text as written to understand the technical terminology. (I am a psychology major taking it as a natural science requirement, and I definitely struggle with the book!) All in all, I'd say the new edition is better especially if you have problems with science courses (more colorful; more pictures).
 "Biology of Women" Is A MUST READ March 3, 2001
Bets Brown (Waterville, ME USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book has extensive, very readable information on women's biology. Sloane covers women's biology from birth to death. She exposes fads and debunks many myths. She knows the scientific literature and includes up-to-date information. This book is an excellent resource.
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