The Politics of Women's Biology

The Politics of Women's Biology
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Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Total Pages : 248
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ISBN-10 : 0813514908
ISBN-13 : 9780813514901
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Book Synopsis The Politics of Women's Biology by : Ruth Hubbard

Download or read book The Politics of Women's Biology written by Ruth Hubbard and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this work the author explores the social and political assumptions of biology, and genetics in particular. She examines the ways biologists use scientific language, use genetics, and apply it to human situations, especially to women's situations.


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