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The body has come to occupy a central place in cultural history,
with historians consistently exploring such themes as the history
of disease, disability, beauty, and sexuality. This engaging and
concise book offers a clear introduction to the history of the
body, introducing a wide array of conceptual approaches to the
field. It delineates the topic of body history and its origins in
cultural history and gender history, distinguishing it from related
disciplines such as the history of the self, the history of
medicine, the history of emotion and gender history. Bringing in a
wealth of thought-provoking examples from historical writing, it
goes on to explore a range of themes, including racism, anorexia,
gender and sexuality, psychoanalysis and agency. With further
reading and explanations of key concepts provided throughout, this
wide-ranging yet accessible text is the first introductory book to
address this vibrant field from a theoretical perspective. It is
ideal for students of historiography, medical history or the
history of the body.
This edited volume examines the performance and role of scientific
experts in modern European courts of law and police investigations.
It discusses cases from criminal, civil and international law to
parse the impact of forensic evidence and expertise in different
European countries. The contributors show how modern forensic
science and technology are inextricably entangled with political
ideology, gender norms and changes in the law and legal systems.
Discussing fascinating case studies, they highlight how the
ideology of authoritarian and liberal regimes has affected the
practical enactment of forensic expertise. They also emphasise the
influence of images of masculinity and femininity on the
performance of experts and on their assessment of evidence, victims
and perpetrators. This book is an important contribution to our
knowledge of modern European forensic practices. -- .
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