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ISBN10: 0544228103
ISBN13: 9780544228108
Publisher: Mariner Books
Published: Aug 5 2014
Pages: 512
Weight: 0.90
Height: 1.34 Width: 5.32 Depth: 8.23
Language: English

A revised and updated anniversary edition of Natalie Angier's bestselling guide to--and celebration of--the female body National Book Award finalist A New York Times notable book A tour de force, a wonderful, entertaining and informative book. --The New York Times Book Review Woman is a fascinating, fact-filled guide that covers everything from organs to orgasms, hormones to hysterectomies. With her characteristic clarity, insight, and sheer exuberance of language, bestselling author Natalie Angier cuts through the still-prevalent myths and misinformation surrounding the female body, that most enigmatic of evolutionary masterpieces. With a witty and assured narrative, and a reader-friendly dose of science, Woman is an essential and engaging resource for all time.

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