The Disease of Virgins - Green Sickness, Chlorosis and the Problems of Puberty - Hardback - 2003

When does a young girl's behaviour become a disease? In 16th-century Europe, the disease of virgins, or green sickness, was seen as a common disorder affecting young unmarried girls. Its symptoms included weakness, dietary disturbance and lack of menstruation. This title concerns this disorder.
Year of publication: 2003
Pagination: 208 pages
Format: Hardback