The Disease of Virgins: Green Sickness, Chlorosis and the Problems of Puberty by Helen King

The Disease of Virgins: Green Sickness, Chlorosis and the Problems of Puberty

Helen King

208 pages • first pub 2003 (view editions)

nonfiction history challenging informative slow-paced
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From an acclaimed author in the field, this is a compelling study of the origins and history of the disease commonly seen as afflicting young unmarried girls.Understanding of the condition turned puberty and virginity into medical conditions, and ...

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