Stein, Elissa.

Flow : the cultural story of menstruation / Elissa Stein and Susan Kim. - 1st ed. - New York : St. Martin's Griffin, c2009. - xiii, 270 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-270).

Language -- Where we are today -- So how did we get here? -- Hysteria -- Seeing red -- Sex and religion -- Society's role -- Menstrual time line -- Advertising -- The scent of a woman -- So now you're a woman! -- Back to basics -- When good periods go bad -- Hey, is it getting hot in here? -- Outside the box.

In this hip, funny, and irreverent book, menstruation is explored historically and socially. This full-color book not only offers a trove of fascinating information, but presents a pictorial history of this complex, secret, and uniquely female process.

ISBN: 9780312379964 031237996X

LCCN: 2009017046

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Menstruation--Social aspects.

Dewey Class. No.: 612.6/62