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Exposed
The Hidden History of the Pelvic Exam
Series: History of Health and Illness
Brief Description
The 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. In Exposed, noted historian Wendy Kline uncovers the procedure’s fascinating—and often disturbing—history. From gynaecological...
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Description
The 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.
In Exposed, 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 Drawing on previously unpublished archival sources, along with interviews with patients, providers, and activists, Kline traces key moments and movements in gynaecological history, from the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.
This 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.
Series: History of Health and Illness
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781509552665
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 June 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polity Press
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 163.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 544g
Pages: 286
About the Author
Wendy Kline is Dema G. Seelye Chair in the History of Medicine at Purdue University.
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