In "Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History," acclaimed science reporter Florence Williams delivers a riveting investigation into the marvels and mysteries of one of the human body's most remarkable organs. With humor and curiosity, Williams explores the evolutionary journey of breasts, their role in reproduction, and their cultural significance. The book embarks on a scientific odyssey, examining the environmental factors impacting breast development and health, from puberty through menopause. Williams delves into the world's redolent history of the breast, how they've been sexualized and commercialized, and confronts the sobering realities of breast cancer. This enlightening expedition exposes the environmental hazards found even in breast milk, offers insights from the halls of medicine and history, and is a clarion call to better understand and protect these vital but vulnerable emblems of femininity.