Released in August 2010, this latest find concerns a topic that affect millions around the world-The Pill. This controversial topic has been debated for decades and now is taken by millions of women for reasonings ranging from pregnancy prevention, period regulation and even to prevent other symptoms such as acne and PPMD and other serious female medical concerns. But few of us ever stop to think how and why this magic pill for so many came to be such a large part of American culture. Now we have an answer.
In Sexual Chemistry, author Lara V. Marks traces the history of "The Pill" from its origins to the 20th century and its impact in science and in cultures around the world.
Showing posts with label Yale University Press. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Yale University Press. Show all posts
Saturday, September 18, 2010
The Original Diva-The Story of Sarah Bernhardt
This month the Yale University Press has released a new biography of Sarah Bernhardt, the first one published in English in decades, written by former Simon and Schuster editor in chief, Robert Gottlieb. The biography is part of the Jewish Lives series which is a collaboration between the Yale University Press and the Leon D. Black Foundation, meant to highlight the influence of prominent Jewish figures throughout history on literature, religion, philosophy, politics, cultural and economic life, and the arts and sciences.
Sarah Bernhardt is often thought of as the first modern star. An actress who achieved great fame and was a master of self-marketing. She managed her career in true modern sense getting endorsement and engaging in self-promotion. She engaged in many public affairs and was brashly proud of her own illegitimacy as well as her son's and her own Jewish heritage. She was also an early feminist and advocate against racism.
Click below for even more information about this exciting new biography:
New York Times Review
Book website at Yale University Press
Sarah Bernhardt is often thought of as the first modern star. An actress who achieved great fame and was a master of self-marketing. She managed her career in true modern sense getting endorsement and engaging in self-promotion. She engaged in many public affairs and was brashly proud of her own illegitimacy as well as her son's and her own Jewish heritage. She was also an early feminist and advocate against racism.
Click below for even more information about this exciting new biography:
New York Times Review
Book website at Yale University Press
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