Brief History of the Female Body

What if the most frustrating parts of the female body—period pain, pregnancy risks, menopause—weren''t flaws, but features shaped by evolution?

In A Brief History of the Female Body, evolutionary biologist and mother of four Dr. Deena Emera blends groundbreaking science with personal insight to explain how evolution shaped the female body—and why it matters today.

Inside, readers will discover:

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