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More Than Medicine: A History of the Feminist Women s Health Movement
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In 1948, the Constitution of the World Health Organization declared, Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Yet this idea was not predominant in the United States immediately after World War II, especially when it came to womens reproductive health. Both legal and medical institutionsand the male legislators and physicians who populated those institutionsreinforced womens second class social status and restricted their ability to make their own choices about reproductive health care.In More Than Medicine, Jennifer Nelson reveals how feminists of the 60s and 70s applied the lessons of the new left and civil rights movements to generate a womens health movement. The new movement shifted from the struggle to revolutionize health care to the focus of ending sex discrimination and gender stereotypes perpetuated in mainstream medical contexts. Moving from the campaign for legal abortion to the creation of community clinics and feminist health centers, Nelson illustrates how these activists revolutionized health care by associating it with the changing social landscape in which women had power to control their own life choices.More Than Medicine poignantly reveals how social justice activists in the United States gradually transformed the meaning of health care, pairing traditional notions of medicine with less conventional ideas of healthy social and political environments.
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- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: There are two hundred eighty pages in the book. This length provides a comprehensive exploration of the feminist women's health movement.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is paperback bound. Paperback binding is lightweight and flexible, making it easy to carry and read.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures six inches in length, zero point seventy-one inches in width, and nine point zero two inches in height. These dimensions make it a convenient size for reading.
- Q: How do I read this book? A: To read this book, simply open it and start from the first page. It is suitable for anyone interested in women's health and feminist movements.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for young adults? A: Yes, this book is appropriate for young adults. It covers historical topics that are relevant to understanding gender issues today.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of reproductive health, feminism, and social justice. It connects historical movements with contemporary women's rights issues.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store this book in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. This will help preserve the quality of the paperback binding and pages.
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- Q: Is there any special care needed for this book? A: No special care is needed for this book. Just keep it clean and dry to maintain its condition.
- Q: How does this book compare to other feminist literature? A: This book provides a unique historical perspective on the feminist health movement, differentiating it from other feminist literature that may focus on different aspects of gender equality.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study. It provides valuable insights into the history of women's health activism.
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- Q: Does this book include references or citations? A: Yes, the book includes references and citations to support its historical claims. This makes it a credible resource for research.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Jennifer Nelson. She is known for her work on women's health and feminist issues.