Focusing on the social and political ramifications, this case study explores the emerging 'pharmaceutical' perspective on human behavior. It delves into how this approach reshapes our understanding of mental health and influences societal norms, raising critical questions about the implications for individuals and communities. The analysis provides insight into the intersection of medicine, psychology, and policy, encouraging readers to reconsider the role of pharmaceuticals in shaping human experiences and behaviors.
Cambridge Studies in Society and the Life Sciences Series
This series explores the fascinating intersection of the social sciences and developments in the life sciences. It examines how scientific discoveries are shaped, understood, and their broader societal implications. The publications feature an interdisciplinary approach with a strong empirical foundation, often addressing an international context while acknowledging national variations in ethical, moral, and legal codes.


Recommended Reading Order
Messengers of Sex
- 248 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Celia Roberts develops new tools to analyse multiple ways in which hormones have come to matter to us in contemporary society. She addresses one of the most important questions facing feminism today: how is biological sex conceived? This book combines feminist theories of the body with science and technology studies.