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• Pharmaceutical Reason

  • Andrew Lakoff

  • 218 stránek
  • 8 hodin čtení

  The book presents a compelling case study that explores the social and political ramifications of viewing human behavior through a pharmaceutical lens. It delves into how this perspective influences societal norms, individual identity, and public policy, challenging traditional understandings of mental health and behavior. By examining the intersection of medicine, psychology, and society, the work invites readers to consider the broader implications of treating human experiences as medical conditions.

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• Pharmaceutical Reason

  Knowledge and Value in Global Psychiatry

  • Andrew Lakoff

  • 220 stránek
  • 8 hodin čtení

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  Focusing on the social and political ramifications, this case study explores the emerging 'pharmaceutical' perspective on human behavior. It delves into how this approach reshapes our understanding of mental health and influences societal norms, raising critical questions about the implications for individuals and communities. The analysis provides insight into the intersection of medicine, psychology, and policy, encouraging readers to reconsider the role of pharmaceuticals in shaping human experiences and behaviors.

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• Messengers of Sex

  • Celia Roberts

  • 248 stránek
  • 9 hodin čtení

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  Celia Roberts develops new tools to analyse multiple ways in which hormones have come to matter to us in contemporary society. She addresses one of the most important questions facing feminism today: how is biological sex conceived? This book combines feminist theories of the body with science and technology studies.

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