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Author:

Freidenfelds, Lara, 1972-

Title:

The modern period : menstruation in twentieth-century America / Lara Freidenfelds.

Publisher:

Johns Hopkins University Press,

Copyright Date:

2009

Description:

242 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Menstruation--United States--History--20th century.
Feminine hygiene products--United States--History--20th century.
Menstrual Hygiene Products--history--United States.
History, 20th Century--United States.
Menstrual Hygiene Products--economics--United States.
Menstruation--psychology--United States.
Social Class--United States.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-235) and index.

Contents:

Before "modern" menstrual management : keeping secrets, wearing diapers, avoiding chills -- The modern way to talk about menstruation : education, the scientific narrative, and public discussion -- The modern way to behave while menstruating : changing health beliefs and practices -- The modern way to manage menstruation : technology and bodily practices -- Tampons : a case study in controversy.

ISBN:

0801892457 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780801892455 (hardcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)233261151

LCCN:

2008028728

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PTAX572 -- Stewart Memorial Library (Cedar Rapids)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

OIAX792 -- Grinnell College (Grinnell)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)