{"title":"Lenore Manderson","description":"\u003cp\u003eLenore Manderson's works delve into complex social and cultural themes, offering insightful perspectives within the realms of education and reference. Her writings invite readers to explore nuanced analyses of societal tensions and transformations, as exemplified in titles like \u003cem\u003eSurface Tensions\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on interdisciplinary scholarship, Manderson's books provide thoughtful commentary that enriches understanding of global and local issues. Her work is essential for readers seeking depth and clarity in contemporary social studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"surface-tensions-by-lenore-manderson-9781611320985","title":"Surface Tensions","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSurface Tensions\u003c\/em\u003e is an expansive, yet intimate study of how people remake themselves after catastrophic bodily change—the loss of limbs, the loss of function, the loss or replacement of organs. Against a sweeping cultural backdrop of art, popular culture, and the history of science and medicine, Manderson uses narrative epistemology based on in-depth interviews with over 300 individuals to show how they re-establish the coherence of their bodies, identities, and biographies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to offering important new insights into the care, rehabilitation, and rehabituation of post-trauma patients, Manderson’s work challenges conventional ideas about the nature of embodiment and is an important contribution to medical anthropology, disability studies, and cultural studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607847780588,"sku":"9781611320985","price":102.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8dcc38100fa5dfba580dcd712fce9d82.jpg?v=1778187402"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lenore-manderson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}