Flexible Bodies
Flexible Bodies by Emily Martin, published by Beacon Press in October 1995, is a revised edition that spans 352 pages. This book examines the evolution of American perspectives on health and immunity from the 1940s onward, highlighting the cultural and social implications of the concept of ‘flexibility’ in various contexts, including medicine and the corporate sector.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of how these changing ideas may lead to a new form of social Darwinism. Martin delves into topics related to social science, health issues, and anthropology, providing insights into the intersections of health, culture, and societal norms. This edition invites reflection on the broader consequences of our evolving understanding of health and immunity in contemporary society.
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Emily Martin traces Americans’ changing ideas about health and immunity since the 1940s. She explores the implications of our emphasis on ‘flexibility’ in contexts from medicine to the corporate world, warning that we may be approaching a new form of social Darwinism.
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