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For Her Own Good : Two Centuries of the Experts Advice to Women
For Her Own Good Two Centuries of the Experts Advice to Women
Author: Barbara Ehrenreich, Deirdre English
A provocative new perspective on female history, the history of American medicine and psychology, and the history of child-rearing unlike any other.
ISBN-13: 9781400078004
ISBN-10: 1400078008
Publication Date: 1/4/2005
Pages: 432
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  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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4.4 stars, based on 10 ratings
Publisher: Anchor
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 2
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reviewed For Her Own Good : Two Centuries of the Experts Advice to Women on + 44 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
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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Helpful Score: 2
Thought provoking look at all the things we believe about health.
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