Medicalized Body and Anesthetic Culture

Explore the intricate relationship between modern medicine and our perception of mortality in Medicalized Body and Anesthetic Culture by Brent Dean Robbins. Published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2019, this thought-provoking book delves into how the mechanistic view of the body in contemporary medicine serves as a coping mechanism for death anxiety. Spanning 345 pages, Robbins invites readers to critically engage with the implications of medicalization on our understanding of life and death. This softcover reprint of the original 1st edition from 2018 is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of healthcare, philosophy, and cultural studies. Enhance your library with this compelling examination of the anesthetic culture that shapes our experiences and perceptions of the body.