Normality

A Critical Genealogy

Autori

• Peter Cryle
• Elizabeth Stephens

Parametri

Pagine

464pagine

Tempo di lettura

17ore

• Filosofia
• Manuali e guide
• Saggistica
• Scienze sociali
• Sociologia

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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.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

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