The Second Sex. Facts and Myths

«The Second Sex» by Simone de Beauvoir — is the most important book written about women in the 20th century. It is a story of oppression, misconceptions, and prejudices. In an engaging manner, Simone de Beauvoir discusses how women were... perceived in the past from the perspectives of physiology, anatomy, psychology, culture, and social traditions, paying particular attention to the fact that for centuries, regardless of the changes human society underwent, women consistently maintained their dependent status in relation to men. Today, nearly 80 years after its first publication, «The Second Sex» remains one of the most widely read books in the world.
This edition includes the first part of the book, consisting of three sections: «Destiny», «History», «Myths».

Author: Симона де Бовуар

Printhouse: Azbuka

Series: Bestsellers Non-Fiction

Age restrictions: 18+

Year of publication: 2025

ISBN: 9785389291652

Number of pages: 448

Size: 200х140х25 mm

Cover type: soft

Weight: 440 g

ID: 1713067

«The Second Sex» by Simone de Beauvoir — is the most important book written about women in the 20th century. It is a story of oppression, misconceptions, and prejudices. In an engaging manner, Simone de Beauvoir discusses how women were perceived in the past from the perspectives of physiology, anatomy, psychology, culture, and social traditions, paying particular attention to the fact that for centuries, regardless of the changes human society underwent, women consistently maintained their dependent status in relation to men. Today, nearly 80 years after its first publication, «The Second Sex» remains one of the most widely read books in the world.
This edition includes the first part of the book, consisting of three sections: «Destiny», «History», «Myths».

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