{"title":"Beth Linker","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eBeth Linker\u003c\/strong\u003e, an insightful author who delves into the fascinating world of science and nature. With a unique blend of historical analysis and thought-provoking commentary, her writings offer a deep understanding of the intricate connections between human health and the environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eSlouch\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling examination of medical history that sheds light on how societal perceptions of conditions like posture have evolved over time. Beth Linker's work not only informs but also encourages readers to reflect on how cultural, technological, and scientific developments influence our understanding of health and the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this category, you'll find books that challenge your perspective, enrich your knowledge, and engage with contemporary scientific discussions. Whether you're a student, a history enthusiast, or simply someone curious about the nexus of science and society, Beth Linker's contributions promise to offer enlightening insights.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"slouch-by-beth-linker-9780691235493","title":"Slouch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe strange and surprising history of the so-called epidemic of bad posture in modern America – from eugenics and posture pageants to today's promoters of 'paleo posture.'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1995, a scandal erupted when the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e revealed that the Smithsonian possessed a century's worth of nude \"posture\" photos of college students. In this riveting history, Beth Linker tells why these photos were only a small part of the incredible story of twentieth-century America's largely forgotten posture panic – a decades-long episode in which it was widely accepted as scientific fact that Americans were suffering from an epidemic of bad posture, with potentially catastrophic health consequences. Tracing the rise and fall of this socially manufactured epidemic, \u003ci\u003eSlouch\u003c\/i\u003e also tells how this period continues to feed today's widespread anxieties about posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early twentieth century, the eugenics movement and fears of disability gave slouching a new scientific relevance. Bad posture came to be seen as an individual health threat, an affront to conventional race hierarchies, and a sign of American decline. What followed were massive efforts to measure, track, and prevent slouching and, later, back pain – campaigns that reached schools, workplaces, and beyond, from the creation of the American Posture League to posture pageants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe popularity of posture-enhancing products, such as girdles and lumbar supports, exploded, as did new fitness programmes focused on postural muscles, such as Pilates and modern yoga. By 1970, student protests largely brought an end to school posture exams and photos, but many efforts to fight bad posture continued, despite a lack of scientific evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA compelling history that mixes seriousness and humour, \u003ci\u003eSlouch\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique and provocative account of the unexpected origins of our largely unquestioned ideas about bad posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854831866092,"sku":"9780691235493","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/022249e978646484b755eff867e81ed3.jpg?v=1759264210"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/beth-linker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}