Embodied History

Discover the compelling insights of Embodied History by Simon P. Newman, published by the University of Pennsylvania Press in 2003. This engaging paperback spans 224 pages and offers a thought-provoking examination of the regulation of the poor during the 18th and 19th centuries in America. Newman skillfully explores how the emerging disciplinary power of the modern state shaped public welfare and the experiences of those in poverty, providing a crucial perspective on social history in the United States. As noted in the William and Mary Quarterly, this book is a "useful and readable account" that sheds light on the complexities of poverty and governance in early American society. Ideal for historians, students, and anyone interested in American history, Embodied History invites readers to reflect on the intersections of social policy and human experience in a transformative era.