Woman: An Evolutionary Perspective on How and Why the Female Form Emerged

For centuries, the female body has captivated the minds of not only artists and writers who sought to convey its allure but also scientists who have persistently posed the same questions: why does the female body differ so greatly from the male? What has led to the formation of these differences? And how, being so fragile, does it endure stress and pain not only equally but even better than men?

Evolutionary geneticist and educator Deena Emer has spent much of her life studying the evolution of the female body and the female reproductive system. She has explored the biological, sociocultural, and ecological factors that have influenced the development of female individuals among animals and humans over thousands of years. This book, based on her extensive professional knowledge and teaching experience, will answer all these (and many other!) questions in a simple and understandable way, allowing us to glimpse far into our evolutionary past.