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Cambridge Studies in Society and the Life SciencesSeries

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.

Messengers of Sex
Pharmaceutical Reason
Pharmaceutical Reason

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  • Pharmaceutical Reason

    • 218 pages
    • 8 hours of reading

    The book presents a compelling case study that explores the social and political ramifications of viewing human behavior through a pharmaceutical lens. It delves into how this perspective influences societal norms, individual identity, and public policy, challenging traditional understandings of mental health and behavior. By examining the intersection of medicine, psychology, and society, the work invites readers to consider the broader implications of treating human experiences as medical conditions.

    Pharmaceutical Reason

  • Pharmaceutical Reason

    Knowledge and Value in Global Psychiatry

    • 220 pages
    • 8 hours of reading
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    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.

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  • Messengers of Sex

    • 248 pages
    • 9 hours of reading
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    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.

    Messengers of Sex