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Title Women from birth to death : the female life cycle in Britain, 1830-1914 / edited by Pat Jalland, John Hooper.

Publication Info. Atlantic Highlands, N.J. : Humanities Press International, 1986.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  305.409 W872W    Check Shelf
Description xii, 337 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography Bibliography: pages 320-325.
Note Includes index.
Contents Part 1. The female life cycle 1830-1914 -- The epochs/ages of female life. The biological destiny of women. Female health. The gynaecological view of women -- Part 2. Menstruation and adolescence -- Menstruation. Adolescent education. Chlorosis. Hysteria. 'Corset-mania" -- Part 3. Marriage and maternity -- Marriage and maternity : women's domestic sphere. Pregnancy. Miscarriage/abortion. Childbirth. The chloroform controversy. Puerperal fever. Lying-in -- Part 4. Female sexuality -- Sex education for females. Puberty and the passions. "The secret sin of self-abuse" Clitoridectomy : the Baker Brown controversy. Birth control -- Part 5. From menopause to death -- Menopause. Experiences of ageing. Death in the family.
Subject Women -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century.
Women -- Health and hygiene -- Great Britain -- 19th century.
Life cycle, Human -- History -- 19th century.
Sex differences.
Added Author Jalland, Patricia.
Hooper, John (John P.)
ISBN 0391033824
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