The Body of Frankensteins Monster: Essays in Myth and Medicine

The Body of Frankensteins Monster: Essays in Myth and Medicine Frankenstein. Werewolves. Dracula. These images aren't just imaginary creatures -- they're also powerful symbols of the body. The body can be thought of as a machine made up of parts like Frankenstein's monster, or as a creature ruled by animalistic urges, or as an entity that's vulnerable to infection from a diseased fiend. In 'The Body of Frankenstein's Monster,' Cecil Helman, M.D., expands our view of our bodies by exploring its cultural and artistic representations. Autor: Cecil (London Helman Wydawnictwo: Paraview Special Editions Rok wydania: 2004 Okładka: miękka Liczba stron: 156 Wymiary: 15.2 x 22.8 x 0.9 cm Język: angielski ISBN: 9781931044837