'A hugely informative and quietly furious call to arms.' IRISH
TIMES 'A ground-breaking new book.' EVENING STANDARD 'A must read.'
DAILY EXPRESS 'She is balanced in her evidence analysis, forensic
in her research.' TELEGRAPH 'A vital subject that needs to be
discussed -KATY HESSEL, AUTHOR OF THE STORY OF ART WITHOUT MEN 'A
valuable sociological perspective on women's bodies and health and
an even more valuable (and optimistic) view of a better future for
all.' GINA RIPPON The idea that medicine is gender-neutral is a
myth. This isn't inflammatory rhetoric; it's simply true. From the
way pain is felt, to how heart attacks are diagnosed, to the very
role society plays in the health of the body, the medical landscape
in place today is one that was designed for, and by, men. This book
is about all the ways medicine is not gender-neutral, from research
to treatment to diagnosis. Throughout history, flawed mindsets have
paved the way for sub-par treatment, and the prevailing attitudes
that still exist today have had terrible repercussions for women
and their bodies. Blending fascinating examples with historical and
cultural context, and reflecting on her own personal experience
with healthcare, Dr Marieke Bigg explores how women's bodies have
been ignored, misunderstood and misdiagnosed, whilst keeping an eye
to a better future. This is a sharp and honest must-read, and an
empowering tool for anyone committed to making this world safer to
navigate for all.
General
Imprint: |
Hodder & Stoughton
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
February 2023 |
First published: |
2023 |
Authors: |
Marieke Bigg
|
Dimensions: |
236 x 160 x 34mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
336 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5293-7769-9 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-5293-7769-2 |
Barcode: |
9781529377699 |
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