Flow : the cultural story of menstruation /

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by Stein, Elissa.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Kim, Susan,--1958- Published by : St. Martin's Griffin, (New York :) Physical details: xiii, 270 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Menstruation --Social aspects. Year : 2009 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Bluefield High School 612.6 STE Available

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.