An intimate geography from the worlds largest community of readers. November 4, 1999 so, i guess its about time i submit another addition to my column. While examining the anatomy of the female body, she offers theories. An interesting viewpoint from pulitzer prize winner, angier on the female body and how biology affects women and the human beings around her. An intimate geography and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Her awards include the pulitzer prize for beat reporting in 1991 and the aaas westinghouse science journalism award in 1992. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Angier writes in a way that speaks to women of all ages, experiences, and classes. Woman an intimate geography wolf humanities center. Even 18 years after its original publication, natalie angiers book remains relevant, provocative, and thoroughly educational.
I got this book back in 1999 and couldnt put it down once i started reading it. Mar 29, 2010 despite scientific evidence to the contrary, as far as the health care profession is concerned the standard operating design of the human body is male. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. An intimate geography by natalie angier 4,121 ratings, 4. Magazine a delightfully mischievous yet serious book on the biology of the female body. An intimate geography ebook written by natalie angier. Like woman, it is certain to have appeal for both sexes. An intimate geography natalie angier a pulitzer prizewinner offers a book about femaleness in body and mind that could prove as important as the second sex or our bodies, our selves and as fresh as women s bodies, women s wisdom. An intimate geography natalie angier national book award finalist a new york times notable book one knows early on one is reading a classica text so necessary and abundant and true that all efforts of its. It begs for a counterpart, a book for the new world fraternity, a book that, if it is to follow her formula, must be written by a man and ostensibly be for men. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Angiers book contains more facts about women than anything ive read since the boston women s health collective published our bodies, our selves in 1973. Woman is a scientific exploration with a rowdy edge, written by pulitzer prizewinning columnist natalie angier, who clearly enjoys a good fight. An intimate geography by natalie angier hardcover 398 pages april 1, 1999 other editions.
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