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Exploring the concept of "matrescence," this book offers a profound examination of the transformative journey of becoming a mother. Combining personal memoir with insights from neuroscience, sociology, and ecology, the author delves into the significant physical and emotional shifts that accompany motherhood. Through a blend of scientific reporting and social critique, it uncovers the challenges faced by mothers, revealing the deeper implications of intensive, isolated motherhood on societal and cultural narratives.
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Matrescence, Lucy Jones
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Matrescence
- Subtitle
- On Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lucy Jones
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780593317310
- Series
- Rating
- 4.4 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the concept of "matrescence," this book offers a profound examination of the transformative journey of becoming a mother. Combining personal memoir with insights from neuroscience, sociology, and ecology, the author delves into the significant physical and emotional shifts that accompany motherhood. Through a blend of scientific reporting and social critique, it uncovers the challenges faced by mothers, revealing the deeper implications of intensive, isolated motherhood on societal and cultural narratives.