TY - BOOK AU - Jacobs,Aletta H. TI - De Vrouw: Haar bouw en haar inwendige organen AV - RG PY - 2007/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Gynecology -- Popular works KW - Human anatomy -- Atlases KW - Human anatomy -- Popular works KW - Women -- Health and hygiene -- Popular works N1 - Release date is 2007-10-03; Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "De Vrouw: Haar bouw en haar inwendige organen" by Aletta H. Jacobs is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a popular sketch aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of the female body, focusing on both external characteristics and internal organs through illustrative plates and explanatory text. The central topic is women's anatomy, particularly the structure and function of female reproductive organs, addressing a notable lack of knowledge among women regarding their own bodies. The opening of the book starts with a foreword by the author, addressing her concerns about the widespread ignorance surrounding women's bodies, even among the educated. Jacobs expresses her intent to provide a concise, accessible resource that caters to the general public's curiosity and need for information. The text outlines the aim of offering clear descriptions supported by illustrations, emphasizing the importance of understanding both the general framework of human anatomy and specific details relating to female organs. This introduction sets the tone for the detailed exploration of human anatomical structures that follows, underlining the need for improved education on the subject. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22868 ER -