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ArousedDiscover the captivating world of hormones with 'Aroused,' a groundbreaking book by medical journalist Randi Hutter Epstein. This engrossing 336 page guide takes you on an enlightening journey through the intricate science behind our hormonal systems and their vast influence on metabolism, behavior, sleep, mood swings, and much more. Whether you're curious about how hormones affect puberty, sex drive, or the immune system, 'Aroused' sheds light on the
Discover the captivating world of hormones with 'Aroused,' a groundbreaking book by medical journalist Randi Hutter Epstein. This engrossing 336-page guide takes you on an enlightening journey through the intricate science behind our hormonal systems and their vast influence on metabolism, behavior, sleep, mood swings, and much more. Whether you're curious about how hormones affect puberty, sex drive, or the immune system, 'Aroused' sheds light on the fascinating role these potent substances play in our daily lives.In this engaging narrative, encounter quirky anecdotes, learn about pivotal medical research, and explore stories of both celebrated scientists and dubious charlatans who have shaped our understanding of hormones. From the basement filled with jarred nineteenth-century brains to modern hormone clinics, Epstein expertly illustrates the evolution of endocrinology. Meet intriguing figures like a doctor from the 1920s advocating vasectomies for libido enhancement and a pioneering female medical student unearthing pregnancy hormones in the 1940s.
Dive into the science of hormones like leptin, oxytocin, estrogen, and testosterone, while Epstein demystifies the complex world of hormone imbalances and the pursuit of remedies. This book is not just an informative read, but a crucial resource for anyone seeking to understand the powerful effects of hormones on their lives.
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ISBN: 9780393357080
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393357080
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 336
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A guided tour through the strange science of hormones and the age-old quest to control them.
Metabolism, behavior, sleep, mood swings, the immune system, fighting, fleeing, puberty, and sex: these are just a few of the things our bodies control with hormones. Armed with a healthy dose of wit and curiosity, medical journalist Randi Hutter Epstein takes us on a journey through the unusual history of these potent chemicals from a basement filled with jarred nineteenth-century brains to a twenty-first-century hormone clinic in Los Angeles.
Brimming with fascinating anecdotes, illuminating new medical research, and humorous details, Aroused introduces the leading scientists who made life-changing discoveries about the hormone imbalances that ail us, as well as the charlatans who used those discoveries to peddle false remedies. Epstein exposes the humanity at the heart of hormone science with her rich cast of characters, including a 1920s doctor promoting vasectomies as a way to boost libido, a female medical student who discovered a pregnancy hormone in the 1940s, and a mother who collected pituitaries, a brain gland, from cadavers as a source of growth hormone to treat her son. Along the way, Epstein explores the functions of hormones such as leptin, oxytocin, estrogen, and testosterone, demystifying the science of endocrinology.
A fascinating look at the history and science of some of medicine™s most important discoveries, Aroused reveals the shocking history of hormones through the back rooms, basements, and labs where endocrinology began.10 illustrations
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★★★★★ 5
Illuminating perspective on the evolution of thought of the political leadership in Iran
Iran's Grand Strategy is a well timed overview of the why's of Iran's leadership political outlook and the historical path that has taken them to where they are today. The book was written before this war has erupted between Israel/US and Iran and so discusses the political economy under the leadership of Khomeini and Khamenei, but it gives enough substance to allow the reader to translate this historical perspective into an understanding of the internal dynamics of Iran in this moment, something that is probably largely absent from the political calculus of the US when it made its decision to join Israel's strike
The book is a work of political science and the history that has defined it. As such it starts with the Iranian revolution, the background to it, the politics of that day (which was mixing both socialist a-religious political groups with a religious political agenda for which the latter seized power) and how the leadership never really had a popular mandate to rule the country but consolidated power after broad discontent. Iran was subsequently really shaped by its war with Iraq and in many ways was a war of attrition and opportunism to varying degrees through time. Nonetheless this war shaped the leaderships views of how to govern and how to frame their mandate which was as the saviour of the country which would have to sacrifice to endure. Iran was the subject of chemical warfare, for which there were no sanctions. The US was seen to have subsidized Saddam's war initiative which provided ideological substance for considering the US as an enemy. The relationship with Israel is also discussed and how Iran took up the mantle of support for Palestinians as the much of other parts of the Middle East focused on a more narrow self interest. This period was define by the author's term Sacred Defence, where existential survival was the message for enlisting. This is also highlighted as how the regime became more defined by its security needs as determined by the IRGC rather than by the clerics. This phase shift has stuck and the author views much of the religious rationalization of political strategy as founded in security calculations from leadership of the IRGC along with the Ayatollah. This is why much major business is controlled by the IRGC and the Khamenei's son was projected to become the next leader despite hereditary rule as being anathema to an Islamic republic.
The author discusses how Iran repurposed itself as an axis of resistance to US hegemony that was founded in its wartime survival mentality. That this largely has not carried over to its population despite it being fundamentally entrenched in much of the IRGC. The various democratic initiatives pursued often backfired as the leadership was voted against in parliamentary elections, though the real influence on politics was minimal given the Ayatolla's dominance. This transition of interest of the population and obstinance of the leadership led to increasing civil unrest and a pick up in protesting in the aftermath of the regional overthrows that took place in Egypt, Libya etc.. These episodes also further highlighted how the nuclear program remained a core asset for preventing external influence given Libya's voluntary decision to cease its nuclear program did Ghaddafi no favors at the time of being overthrown. These highlight the self preservation of Iran's leadship as being independent of the will of the people which is why there is fundamental disillusionment in the country of the future based on the existing political economy.
The author spends time on the concept of Forward Defense, a guerilla warfare type mentality of the leadership to fill the power vacuum that emerged with the fall of Saddam. This had other regional reverberations in increased skirmishes with Israel through proxies and some religions fighting in Sunni/Shiite with Saudi and the Houthis as an example. Thus in the pursuit of resistance Iran ignored the externalities to regional players which have forced more isolation on Iran which is stuck in the past in its mindset and increasingly alone. This Forward Defense is part of the reason why settling on nuclear deals and having any mutual grounds for trust with the US has been impossible, with both sides having legitimate reasons for complete absence of trust. As such where we are today though not inevitable was never impossible.
Overall this book was written for context of Iran's political calculus with no prediction for the current conflict but it is useful for that goal. I feel more informed for reading it and have a better perspective on why the views are as they are. It is also hard to deny there has been significant pettiness mixed with deep conflicting strategic interests that have led to the frictions on display in the last 20 years. Core interests will be difficult to reconcile, but the pettiness adding further barriers is getting more absurd by the day. Nonetheless if one wants to get some healthy perspective this is a solid book.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2026
★★★★★ 5
EXCELLENT RESOURCE
Format: Hardcover
OUTSTANDING SUMMARY OF THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE CURRENT VERY UNFORTUNATE SITUATION. I USED IT AS MY PRIMARY SOURCE FOR A CLASS I AM TEACHING ON THE SUBJECT OF THE WAR IN IRAN.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
an excellent reference book
Format: Hardcover
At a time when the U.S. and Israel’s military operation against Iran has become one of the most important issues on the global agenda, this is an excellent reference book that summarizes the historical development of events and provides valuable context for better understanding what is happening today.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great for better understanding Iran's strategic perspectives
Format: Hardcover
The book moves through the growth of Iran's strategic history since the 1979 revolution. By the time it gets to the last 100 pages its very interesting as far as understanding Iran's perspective. Also found it chilling how foreboding many parts were in light of what is happening right now
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Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great book to understand Iran's strategy in a historical context
Nasr provides a solid understanding of Iran both in contemporary and historical context. It makes the case clear what and how Iran is thinking. Reading it at the time of Us-Israel and Iran war helped make sense of the news media, which often follows shallow analysis.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2026
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