""Eve's Seed "is a bestseller waiting to be discovered: a package of sex, science, and species' vanity nicely wrapped in sparkling prose."--Joyce A...
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Nov 14, 2010
Patmcclain
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Great thinking exercise about a possible explanation for why men have treated women so subordinately at least for the past 10,000 years (with the advent of agriculture). Who knows how true are McElvaine's speculations but they have stuck with me for a long time to CONSIDER.
Apr 09, 2009
Maria
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One of my favorites....Definitely delves into the Ancient Goddess :D You can see the progression and patriarchal influence throughout the ages as well.
Feb 19, 2010
Laura
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I was thrilled to win this book and it took me a really long time to read it. It was good but at times long-winded and more like reading a history or a biology book. This is why it took so long to read and I had a really hard time getting into it. It covers the differences of the sexes from Adam and Eve all the way to present day society. I don't think I would have gone out and bought this book, still an interesting read.
Dec 06, 2008
Rose
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Certainly had a interetsing take on common events that seem to be set in stone in many people's minds. Was worth the read and really made you think.
Sep 03, 2007
Shad
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I LOVED this book! He takes on a task vastly beyond him, but what he achieves is worth the read!
I especially loved the part about language: (learning how) SO MUCH of our language is built around degrading women and womanhood.
It's size is a bit intimidating, but you can skip sections pretty easily. At all interested in gender studies? READ THIS BOOK PLZ =)
I especially loved the part about language: (learning how) SO MUCH of our language is built around degrading women and womanhood.
It's size is a bit intimidating, but you can skip sections pretty easily. At all interested in gender studies? READ THIS BOOK PLZ =)
Apr 02, 2008
Mazola1
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An ambitious book with big ideas. I'm not sure he's right, but his thoughts are intiguing -- part science, part philosophy, part literary criticism. It brings a lot of things together in a new way. Parts are redundant, and he makes his points over and over, but all in all it was a good read.
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