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Designing Motherhood: Things that Make and Break Our Births,New
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More than eighty designsiconic, archaic, quotidian, and taboothat have defined the arc of human reproduction.While birth often brings great joy, making babies is a knotty enterprise. The designed objects that surround us when it comes to menstruation, birth control, conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood vary as oddly, messily, and dramatically as the stereotypes suggest. This smart, imagerich, fashionforward, and designdriven book explores more than eighty designsiconic, conceptual, archaic, titillating, emotionally charged, or just plain strangethat have defined the relationships between people and babies during the past century.Each object tells a story. In striking images and engaging text, Designing Motherhood unfolds the compelling design histories and realworld uses of the objects that shape our reproductive experiences. The authors investigate the baby carrier, from the Snugli to BabyBj?rn, and the (re)discovery of the varied traditions of baby wearing; the tiewaist skirt, famously worn by a pregnant Lucille Ball on I Love Lucy, and essential for camouflaging and slowly normalizing a public pregnancy; the home pregnancy kit, and its threat to the authority of male gynecologists; and more. Memorable imagesincluding historical ads, found photos, and drawingsillustrate the crucial role design and material culture plays throughout the arc of human reproduction.The book features a prologue by Erica Chidi and a foreword by Alexandra Lange.ContributorsLuz ArguetaVogel, Zara Arshad, Nefertiti Austin, Juliana Rowen Barton, Lindsey Beal, Thomas Beatie, Caitlin Beach, Maricela Becerra, Joan E. Biren, Megan BrandowFaller, Khiara M. Bridges, Heather DeWolf Bowser, Sophie Cavoulacos, Meegan Daigler, Anna Dhody, Christine Dodson, Henrike Dreier, Adam Dubrowski, Michelle Millar Fisher, Claire Dion Fletcher, Tekara Gainey, Lucy Gallun, Angela Garbes, Judy S. Gelles, Shoshana Batya Greenwald, Robert D. Hicks, Porsche Holland, Andrea HomerMacdonald, Alexis Hope, Malika Kashyap, Karen Kleiman, Natalie Lira, Devorah L Marrus, Jessica Martucci, Sascha Mayer, Betsy Joslyn Mitchell, Ginger Mitchell, Mark Mitchell, Aidan O?Connor, Lauren Downing Peters, Nicole Pihema, Alice Rawsthorn, Helen Barchilon Redman, Airyka Rockefeller, Julie Rodelli, Raphaela Rosella, Loretta J. Ross, Ofelia P?rez Ruiz, Hannah Ryan, Karin Satrom, Tae Smith, Orkan Telhan, Stephanie Tillman, Sandra Oyarzo Torres, Malika Verma, Erin Weisbart, Deb Willis, Carmen Winant, Brendan Winick, Flaura Koplin Winston
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Designing Motherhood'? A: 'Designing Motherhood' explores over eighty designs that have influenced human reproduction, from menstruation to early motherhood, highlighting the relationship between designed objects and our reproductive experiences.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'Designing Motherhood'? A: The book is authored by Michelle Millar Fisher and features contributions from various writers including Luz Argueta-Vogel, Zara Arshad, and many others.
- Q: What type of content can I find in 'Designing Motherhood'? A: The book includes engaging text, striking images, historical ads, and illustrations that tell the stories behind various reproductive design objects.
- Q: How many pages is 'Designing Motherhood'? A: 'Designing Motherhood' contains a total of 344 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Designing Motherhood'? A: 'Designing Motherhood' was published on September 14, 2021.
- Q: Is 'Designing Motherhood' available in different formats? A: This book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What category does 'Designing Motherhood' fall under? A: 'Designing Motherhood' is categorized under Design History & Criticism.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Designing Motherhood'? A: The book discusses themes related to design, reproductive health, and the societal implications of various objects associated with pregnancy and motherhood.
- Q: Who wrote the prologue and foreword for 'Designing Motherhood'? A: The prologue is written by Erica Chidi, and the foreword is by Alexandra Lange.
- Q: What kind of reader would benefit from 'Designing Motherhood'? A: 'Designing Motherhood' is ideal for those interested in design, history, gender studies, and the cultural aspects of motherhood and reproduction.