{"title":"Wendy Kline","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Wendy Kline, a distinguished historian and author renowned for her insightful explorations into social and cultural history. Wendy Kline's scholarship offers readers a profound understanding of how historical narratives shape contemporary issues, especially in the realms of gender and health. Her work is celebrated for its engaging narrative style, thorough research, and the ability to unravel complex historical contexts with clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne notable book by Kline in our collection is \u003cem\u003eExposed\u003c\/em\u003e, a pivotal work that delves into the intricacies of medical history and body politics. Through this book, Kline expertly navigates the often contentious intersections of science, medicine, and societal norms. She brings to light how these intersections have influenced personal and collective identities over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is perfect for readers who appreciate meticulously researched historical accounts that are not only educational but also offer a compelling narrative. By immersing yourself in Wendy Kline’s work, you’ll embark on enlightening journeys through the past that prompt reflection on current societal structures and future possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"exposed-by-wendy-kline-9781509552665","title":"Exposed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pelvic exam. If you’ve ever had one, you’re probably already wincing. It might be considered a routine medical procedure, but for most of us, it is anything from unpleasant to traumatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eExposed\u003c\/i\u003e, noted historian Wendy Kline uncovers the procedure’s fascinating—and often disturbing—history. From gynaecological research on enslaved women’s bodies to nonconsensual practice on anaesthetised patients, the pelvic exam as we know it today carries the burden of its sordid past. Its story is one of pain and pleasure, life-saving discoveries and heartbreaking encounters, questionable procedures and triumphant breakthroughs. Drawing on previously unpublished archival sources, along with interviews with patients, providers, and activists, Kline traces key moments and movements in gynaecological history, from the surgeons of the nineteenth century to the OB\/GYNs of today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis powerful book reminds us that the pelvic exam has never been “just” a medical procedure, and that we can no longer afford to let the pelvic exam remain unexamined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362565538028,"sku":"9781509552665","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12548903482725.jpg?v=1772893526"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/wendy-kline.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}