The modern period

Freidenfelds, Lara, 1972-

The modern period menstruation in twentieth-century America / [electronic resource] : Lara Freidenfelds. - Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009. - 242 p. : ill.

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

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.


Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2013.
Available via World Wide Web.
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DNLM


Menstruation--History--United States--20th century.
Feminine hygiene products--History--United States--20th century.


Electronic books.

QP263 / .F74 2009eb

612.6/62