Normality

A Critical Genealogy

Auteurs

• Peter Cryle
• Elizabeth Stephens

Paramètres

• Pages: 464 pages
• Temps de lecture: 17 heures

• Manuels et guides
• Nonfiction
• Philosophie
• Sciences sociales
• Sociologie

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Challenging conventional notions of "normal," Cryle and Stephens trace the term's historical evolution since its emergence around 1820. They delve into the cultural and intellectual debates surrounding identity—encompassing disability, gender, race, and sexuality—through a series of intriguing case studies. The authors examine the term's origins in scientific fields like medicine and its transformation over time, highlighting the complexities of normality versus abnormality. This comprehensive exploration reveals the cultural struggles that have shaped the concept of normality and its societal implications.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2017
• Reliure: (souple)