The wandering uterus
Subtitle: politics and the reproductive rights of women
By: Cheryl L. Meyer.
Publisher: New York University Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 226
Subjects: Human reproductive technology -- Social aspects; Human reproductive technology -- Political aspects; Human reproduction -- Social aspects; Human reproduction -- Political aspects; Birth control -- Political aspects; Sex discrimination against women; Women's rights
Description: Taking her title from an ancient Greek belief that women's health problems were caused by "a wandering uterus" that needed to be confined and controlled, Meyer exposes the way in which myths and prejudice about female sexuality continue to influence the practice of law and medicine.

Suitable for undergraduate courses as well as for generally interested reader, this book offers new insights while providing a wealth of up-to-date information. The text follows the reproductive cycle on three main parts: Political Issues of Pre-Conception, the Politics of Pregnancy, and The Politics of Motherhood. Throughout, Meyer argues passionately that, while technology and medicine must progress, they should not be allowed to do so at women's expense.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-219) and index.