A Flourishing Yin: Gender in China's Medical History, 960-1665

A Flourishing Yin: Gender in China's Medical History, 960-1665

by Charlotte Furth (Author)

Synopsis

A study of gender in the history of Chinese medicine. The book examines the tradition of "fuke", or medicine for women, evolving understandings of fertility, menstruation, gestation, childbirth, sexuality and gynaecology, and women's participation and expertise in the medical culture.

$44.90

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20+ in stock

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 343
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 26 Feb 1999

ISBN 10: 0520208293
ISBN 13: 9780520208292