Jordynn Jack focuses on the intersections of rhetoric, science, and medicine, examining how scientific and health knowledge is communicated and how it shapes our understanding of the world. Her work often engages with gender perspectives in scientific communication, exploring how women and marginalized groups interact with science and medicine. Jack's analysis is marked by a deep understanding of the historical and social contexts that influence scientific discourse. She offers readers a fresh perspective on how language and rhetoric construct our perceptions of health, illness, and scientific advancement.
King Hrothgar's hall is under attack by Grendel, a gruesome monster. Can the great hero Beowulf defeat the monster and save Hrothgar's hall? Can he face a challenge by Grendel's mother and defeat a dragon? Read this famed legend of Old English literature in abridged form. Each page features a short sentence in the original Old English and a modern translation. Suitable for early readers and anyone curious about what Old English looked like.
Exploring the intersection of neuroscience and the humanities, this work emphasizes the importance of rhetoric in understanding the brain's connections to the body, culture, and discourse. Jordynn Jack argues for a transdisciplinary approach, highlighting how insights from the humanities can enrich neuroscientific inquiry, which has traditionally focused on biological and technical aspects. This book seeks to bridge the gap between these fields, advocating for a more integrated understanding of the mind.