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Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History
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See moreFeted and fetishised, the breast is an evolutionary masterpiece. But in the modern world, the breast is changing. Breasts are getting bigger, developing earlier and attracting newfangled chemicals. Increasingly, the odds are stacked against us in the struggle against breast cancer - even among men.
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Feted and fetishised, the breast is an evolutionary masterpiece. But in the modern world, the breast is changing. Breasts are getting bigger, developing earlier and attracting newfangled chemicals. Increasingly, the odds are stacked against us in the struggle against breast cancer - even among men. So what makes breasts so mercurial - and so vulnerable?
As part of the research for this book, science journalist Florence Williams underwent tests on her own breasts and breast milk. She was shocked to learn that she was feeding her baby not just milk but also fire retardants and a whole host of other chemicals, all ingested throughout her life and stored in her breast tissue.
At its heart, Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History is the story of how our breasts went from being honed by the environment to being harmed by it; a revealing and at times alarming look at the way the changes in our environments, diets, and lifestyles have altered our breasts, our health, and, ultimately, the health of future generations. Accessible and entertaining - part biology, part anthropology and part medical journalism - Breasts is a wake-up call for all women.
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Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History by Florence Williams is praised for its insightful exploration of the evolution, biology, and cultural significance of breasts. Reviewers commend Williams for her engaging writing style, humour, and the book's blend of personal narrative with scientific data. The work is likened to Rachel Carson's Silent Spring for its environmental focus and is described as a must-read for its informative and thought-provoking discussion on the impact of modern-day chemical exposures.
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ISBN: 9781921922640
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 May 2012
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 405g
Pages: 344
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