Blood Magic - The Anthropology of Menstruation (Paperback)

Examining cultures as diverse as long-house dwellers in North Borneo, African farmers, Welsh housewives, and postindustrial American workers, this volume dramatically redefines the anthropological study of menstrual customs. It challenges the widespread image of a universal 'menstrual taboo' as well as the common assumption of universal female subordination which underlies it. Contributing important new material and perspectives to our understanding of comparative gender politics and symbolism, it is of particular importance to those interested in anthropology, women's studies, religion, and comparative health systems.

General

Imprint:	University of California Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 1988
First published:	1988
Editors:	Thomas Buckley • Alma Gottlieb
Dimensions:	210 x 140 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	326
ISBN-13:	978-0-520-06350-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Human reproduction, growth & development > Human growth & development > Maturation & ageing
LSN:	0-520-06350-3
Barcode:	9780520063501

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