Blood Magic

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The Anthropology of Menstruation

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Blood Magic explores menstrual customs across diverse cultures, from North Borneo long-house dwellers to African farmers, Welsh housewives, and postindustrial American workers. This work redefines the anthropological approach to menstruation by challenging the notion of a universal "menstrual taboo" and questions assumptions about female subordination tied to these customs. It offers fresh perspectives on gender politics and symbolism, making it a key resource in anthropology, women’s studies, religion, and comparative health systems.
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This book is especially valuable to students and scholars of anthropology, gender studies, women’s studies, religious studies, and health sciences seeking a nuanced understanding of menstrual symbolism and gender dynamics across cultures.

Examining cultures as diverse as long-house dwellers in North Borneo, African farmers, Welsh housewives, and postindustrial American workers, this title redefines the anthropological study of menstrual customs.

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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.

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Praised as the first major anthropological study of menstruation published by a leading university press, reviewers highlight its innovative focus on women's perspectives and social responses to bodily processes. Experts commend it for reclaiming the female body from patriarchal and medical narratives and positioning menstruation centrally in feminist scholarship. The editors provide comprehensive, insightful introductions to menstrual phenomena and their diverse interpretations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520063501

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 1988

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: line illustrations

Contributors:

Edited by Alma Gottlieb
Edited by Dr. Thomas Buckley

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 408g

Pages: 275

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About the Author

Thomas Buckley was Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Massachusetts at Boston. He specialized in North American Indian ethnology and history, with particular interests in religion and language. Alma Gottlieb is Professor Emerita of Anthropology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her area of interest is Africa, with emphasis on gender, religion, and family structure.