Natalie Angier Libri

Con la chiarezza, l'intuizione e l'esuberanza del linguaggio che la rendono una delle migliori stiliste del New York Times, la vincitrice del Premio Pulitzer Natalie Angier solleva il velo di segretezza su uno dei capolavori evolutivi più enigmatici: il corpo femminile. Angier conduce i lettori in un affascinante tour dell'anatomia e della fisiologia femminile, esplorando tutto, dagli organi all'orgasmo, e affrontando temi come l'esercizio fisico, la menopausa e le misteriose proprietà del latte materno. Un'autoproclamata "fantasia scientifica della femminilità", il libro sfida gli stereotipi di genere basati sul darwinismo. Angier dimostra come i pregiudizi culturali abbiano influenzato la ricerca in psicologia evolutiva, portando a conclusioni discutibili sulla "natura femminile". Tuttavia, non si limita a puntare il dito; offre alternative ottimistiche e trascende le polemiche femministe con una sottoscrittura illuminata, proponendo una visione gioiosa e fresca della femminilità. Questo lavoro fondamentale rimarrà una lettura essenziale per chiunque sia interessato a come la biologia influisca su chi siamo come donne, uomini e esseri umani.

Describes the search for the genes that control cancer, explains the difficulties of research in molecular biology, and assesses progress towards a more detailed understanding of cancer

How Was The Earth Formed? How Big Is An Atom? What Is A Quantum Leap? Most Of Us, However Well Educated, Still Find It Impossible To Answer Even The Most Basic Questions About Science. It Is Something We Associate With Childish Pleasures (Trips To The Science Museum, A Love Of Dinosaurs); We Leave It Behind In Adolescence To Pursue The Canon Of Literature And The Arts. But A Truly Cultured Adult, Natalie Angier Argues, Should Know The Classic Ideas Of Physics And Evolutionary Biology As Well As The Classic Works Of Beethoven And Shakespeare. In The Canon, Angier Takes Us On A Dazzling Joyride Through The Beautiful Basics Of Science . With Great Energy And Passion, She Tackles Each Of The Main Scientific Disciplines - From Chemistry To Astrology - Using Familiar Examples, Memorable Analogies And A Considerable Amount Of Good Humour To Illuminate And Entertain. She Draws On Interviews With Hundreds Of Eminent Scientists To Create A Vivid, Informative Primer For Scientific Literacy. The Canon Is Vital Reading For Anyone Who S Ever Been The Slightest Bit Curious About How Our World Works. It S For Anyone Who Wished They Understood The Great Issues Of Our Age - Global Warming, Stem-Cell Research, Nuclear Arms - Or For Parents Who Panic When Their Child Ask Them How Electricity Works. It S The Essential Guide To The Ideas That Underpin Our Universe - A Book That Will Enrapture, Enlighten And Inspire.

With the clarity, insight, and sheer exuberance of language that make her one of <i>The New York Times</i>'s premier stylists, Pulitzer Prize-winner Natalie Angier lifts the veil of secrecy from that most enigmatic of evolutionary masterpieces, the female body. Angier takes readers on a mesmerizing tour of female anatomy and physiology that explores everything from organs to orgasm, and delves into topics such as exercise, menopause, and the mysterious properties of breast milk. A self-proclaimed "scientific fantasia of womanhood." <b>Woman</b> ultimately challenges widely accepted Darwinian-based gender stereotypes. Angier shows how cultural biases have influenced research in evolutionary psychology (the study of the biological bases of behavior) and consequently lead to dubious conclusions about "female nature." such as the idea that women are innately monogamous while men are natural philanderers. But Angier doesn't just point fingers; she offers optimistic alternatives and transcends feminist polemics with an enlightened subversiveness that makes for a joyful, fresh vision of womanhood. <b>Woman</b> is a seminal work that will endure as an essential read for anyone intersted in how biology affects who we are?as women, as men, and as human beings.

Kniha Žena - intimní místopis oslavuje ženské tělo z pohledu jeho funkce a významu, nikoli estetiky či sexuality. Autorka, odbornice v biologii, chemii, historii a umění, odhaluje mýty o ženském těle a jeho fungování, které jsou často hluboko zakořeněny. Zkoumá rozdíly mezi ženskými a mužskými funkcemi, význam prsou, pravdu o bodu G a klitorisu, roli babiček v populaci, zájem o sex u mužů a žen, význam kojení a agresivitu chlapců a holčiček. V 19 kapitolách se autorka srozumitelně vyjadřuje k důležitým tématům, která se týkají každé ženy, a ukazuje mezery v současném vědeckém chápání. Kniha přináší jasný pohled na vliv hormonů, menopauzu, rozdíly mezi pohlavími a další závažné otázky. Autorka se vyhýbá "nezúčastněnému" vědeckému jazyku a píše svěžím a čtivým stylem, který potěší pozorné čtenářky. I když kniha není humorná, autorka prokazuje smysl pro humor, který se netýká pouze mužů, ale i sebe sama. Doporučuji ji i mužům, kteří se chtějí seznámit s pohledem na ženu "z druhé strany". Úvodní slovo napsal populární český komentátor Jan Kraus.