Mattern, Susan
The Slow Moon Climbs: The Science, History, and Meaning of Menopause
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691216720
- author:
- Mattern, Susan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 13.7 x 3.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Science, History, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Slow Moon Climbs: A New Perspective on Menopause Menopause has long been viewed as an end to fertility and reproductive life. However, this perspective may be too narrow, says Susan Mattern in her thought-provoking book The Slow Moon Climbs. By exploring historical, scientific, and cultural research, Mattern reveals how our understanding of menopause has evolved over time. From the rainforests of Paraguay to the streets of Tokyo, Mattern draws on a wide range of sources to show how menopause has been perceived in different cultures and societies. She examines the "Grandmother Hypothesis," looks at agricultural communities where postreproductive women played a vital role, and explores the emergence of menopause as a medical condition in the Western world. By shedding new light on this significant life stage, Mattern argues that menopause is not something to be feared or hidden, but rather an essential juncture that can have a profound impact on human flourishing.
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