Elizabeth Stephens
Anatomy as Spectacle
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846318740
- author:
- Elizabeth Stephens
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Liverpool University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 166
- Dimensions:
- 15.24 x 1.02 x 22.86 centimetres
- Genre:
- Science, Medical, Anatomy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Anatomy as Spectacle: Public Exhibitions of the Body from 1700 to the Present explores the cultural significance of public displays of human anatomy. From the late eighteenth century to the present day, these exhibitions have captivated audiences with their unique blend of education and entertainment. The development of public anatomical exhibitions reflects two distinct cultural trends: the professionalisation of medicine and the rise of popular spectacles. These events drew on medical discourses to lend legitimacy to their displays, while also contributing to the public acceptance of anatomy as a practice. This book examines the role of these exhibitions in shaping new ways of seeing and knowing the body over time. By examining the cultural work performed by public anatomical exhibitions, this study reveals their importance as a site for emerging ideas about bodily health and care.
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