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Author: Sander L. Gilman Format: Hardcover Publisher: Princeton University Press Pub. Date: April 1999 Quotes An extraordinarily learned, endlessly fascinating book that deals with a hot contemporary subject. Elaine Showalter, Princeton University This work is wide-ranging, well-informed, and stimulating in its scholarship. It's also provocative--not in the sense of being outrageous, unbalanced, or politically incorrect but in challenging conventional thinking and forcing readers to question their unspoken assumptions. I found this an engrossing read. Roy Porter, Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine, London Sander Gilman has delivered exactly what the title promises: a cultural history of his subject. By trawling a remarkably wide range of material, from surgical papers to novels, high art and films, he has produced a nuanced history of an important discipline within modern surgery. As with all of Gilman's work, the marriage of text and image contributes much to the impact of this major contribution to our understanding of that most welcome intimate of subjects: the history of the body. W. F. Bynum, Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine, London Sander Gilman has done it again. This is a splendid book, rich in interpretation and rich with references. The European aspect of the history of cosmetic surgery has not been so fully developed before Gilman brought together the cultural and the medical parts of the story. His wide-ranging references are themselves are worth the price of admission. Gert H. Brieger, Johns Hopkins University Reviews and Commentary We love reading reviews and the more of them, the better. We didn't write the reviews below (other people did), but we thought you'd be interested in their comments. This Book was reviewed by: The Publisher, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Publisher's Weekly - Publishers Weekly. From The Publisher: Around the globe, aesthetic surgery has become a cultural and medical fixture. Sander Gilman seeks to explain why by presenting the first systematic world history and cultural theory of aesthetic surgery. Touching on subjects as diverse as getting a "nose job" as a sweet-sixteen birthday present and the removal of male breasts in seventh-century Alexandria, Gilman argues that aesthetic surgery has such universal appeal because it helps people to "pass," to be seen as a member of a group with which they want to or need to identify. The book draws on an extraordinary range of sources. Gilman is as comfortable discussing Nietzsche, Yeats, and Darwin as he is grisly medical details, Michael Jackson, and Barbra Streisand's decision to keep her own nose. The book contains dozens of arresting images of people before, during, and after surgery. This is a profound, provocative, and engaging study of how humans have sought to change their lives by transforming their bodies. ? From Publishers Weekly:?[Gilman's] fast-paced narrative blends cultural criticism with discussion of medical techniques and ethics in a thoughtful study that should appeal to both a lay and professional readership. ? From Library Journal:?Gilman, a distinguished professor of human biology at the University of Chicago, has drawn on a rich variety of sources surgical texts as well as literature, art, and film to trace the history and the cultural meaning of aesthetic surgery. His story begins with the Renaissance, when the focus on the human ability to transform the self and the world created the distinction between reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. In addition to undoing the ravages of disease, Gilman identifies other motives for aesthetic surgery: matching cultural ideals of beauty, repairing the impact of war-related injuries, and appearing youthful or erotic. Most disturbing are Gilmans wide-ranging examples of how aesthetic surgery has been used to correct signs of racial difference. Gilman brings his story to the present, discussing liposuction, breast enlargement and reduction, and transsexual surgery. He also gives examples from non-Western regions, reflecting the globalization of European American standards of beauty. A fascinating and provocative book that should appeal to scholars and informed general readers alike. Highly recommended. Marie Marmo Mullaney, Caldwell Coll., NJ ? From Publisher's Weekly - Publishers Weekly:?An intriguing inquiry into how aesthetic surgery has evolved into a major area of modern medicine, this book combines cultural perspectives on the body beautiful with a medical chronology. Gilman (Creating Beauty to Cure the Soul, etc.), who teaches human biology at the University of Chicago, focuses extensively on the nose as the original site of aesthetic procedures. He simultaneously explores "the basic motivation for aesthetic surgery--the desire to `pass,'" starting with 16th-century surgery to rebuild the noses of syphilitics "so they would be less visible in their society"--and its cultural implications. Early debate centered on whether surgery restored function or merely catered to human vanity. The "hierarchy of races" created by some scientists in the 18th century inspired procedures to create "American noses out of Irish pug noses," while "the origin of the `correction' of the black nose is masked within medical literature [because] no reputable surgeon wanted to be seen as facilitating crossing the color bar." Gilman discusses political uses of aesthetic surgery, such as that of the Nazis to achieve the Aryan ideal, the transformation of former Klan Grand Wizard David Duke into what one commentator called "a blond, blow-dried replica of a young Robert Redford," transsexual surgery to permit "restoration of the relationship between the inner and outer selves" and aesthetic surgery as a fountain of youth. His fast-paced narrative blends cultural criticism with discussion of medical techniques and ethics in a thoughtful study that should appeal to both a lay and professional readership. Photos not seen by PW. (May) From Kirkus:?From rebuilding syphilis-ravaged noses in the 1600s to the current rage for breast sculpting, this is an enlightening consideration of how aesthetic surgery arises from and is shaped by cultural concerns of the age. University of Chicago professor Gilman (The Jew's Body, not reviewed; Smart Jews: The Construction of the Image of Jewish Superior Intelligence, 1996) clearly differentiates aesthetic from other types of plastic surgery: reconstructive, for instance, restores function, while ``the name aesthetic surgery seems to be a label for those procedures which society at any given time sees as unnecessary, as non-medical, as a sign of vanity''. He identifies the roots of such procedures in the syphilis epidemic of the 15th century. The disease caused the nose to collapse in on the face, so the first nose re-sculptings were devised to repair the obvious marker and stigma of having syphilis. Gilman goes on to look at ``The Racial Nose'' (Jewish, Irish, Asian, and black): there was a notion of 18th and early 19th century anthropology that Jewish and black noses indicated a "primitive" character. Similarly, he traces changes in the significance of the breast; at the turn of this century, large breasts were considered "primitive," small breasts were considered "modern"; only after WWII, he notes, did breast augmentation surgery overtake breast reductions. Gilman also considers how the ideal profile has changed with the ages, and how the treatment of war injuries has influenced aesthetic surgery. Gilman is not trying for a comprehensive survey of the field-rather, he follows certain threads through history with the goal-fully accomplished-of awakening readers' interest. A scholarly, if quirky, look that serves as a history of our notions about the body and the significance of its parts.
Title: Author: Robert Yoho,Judith Brandy,Terri Mandell (Editor) Publisher: First Hse Date Published: March 1997
Author: Arthur William Perry Publisher: Avon Books Date Published: September 1997 Synopsis Cosmetic surgery is one of the most popular ways to improve physical appearance for both men and women. As techniques grow more refined and affordable, people are flocking to aesthetic surgeons, who offer a vast array of beauty-enhancing procedures. In an accessible Q&A format, this guide provides the latest information about all aspects of cosmetic surgery, and enables readers to better understand and make informed decisions about how to proceed. Title: Author: John M. Finley,Barbara Siede (Illustrator) Publisher: Crescent Books Date Published: January 1985 Title: Author: Betsy McCoy,John N M. Osborn (Editor) Publisher: Paradise Publications Date Published: January 1993
Author: Benjamin Gelfant Publisher: Flapartz Press Date Published: July 1998 Author's comments: Who is the book for/ Summary of contents This book will provide the reader with detailed information about the current and successful procedures in cosmetic surgery as well as substantial, vital consumer protection information. It describes proper certification and credentials of surgeons and surgical facilities, provides over sixty diagrams which describe in a simple manner the complex procedures which are currently done, and uses easy to understand language to describe the surgical options as well as the possible risks involved. "All the Facts on Facelifts" (Vancouver Sun) Title: Author: Cynthia E. Sutton,Wanda S. Lyon Publisher: DIANE Pub Date Published: August 1997 Title: Author: Katherine Michaels Publisher: Equinox Productions Date Published: June 1992 Title: Author: Sander L. Gilman Format: Paperback, 179pp. Quote Reviews and Commentary
Author: Alan Gaynor,Douglas R. Zusman Publisher: Broadway B Date Published: April 1999 (to be published - a prior edition is available) Synopsis From liposuction to laser eyelid lifts, Dr. Gaynor discusses every detail of his profession's latest developments, including "bloodless" techniques and vitamin therapies. 40 photos. Two 8-page color inserts. Expert Commentary From Library Journal: "Cosmetic surgery has made great strides in the past 20 years".... "Here" Dr. Gaynor "describes the common procedures, with frank evaluations of the risks and the costs, to enable those considering such procedures to make informed decisions. He includes chapters on how to select a reputable surgeon and how to avoid the preventable damage caused by sun exposure. The chapters on liposuction and liposculpture are excellent, but the chapter on breast surgery, although it mentions the current ban on silicone implants, does not discuss the possibility of reactions to the silicone shell used for saline implants. Nevertheless, this is a useful purchase for libraries needing such material."Susan B. Hagloch, Tuscarawas Cty. P.L., New Philadelphia, OH Title: Author: James Nolan Publisher: BookPartner Date Published: February 1997 Title: Author: Robert L. Cucin Publisher: Rocin Press Date Published: January 1985 Title: Author: Robert L. Cucin Publisher: Rocin Press Date Published: January 1985
Author: Diana Barry Publisher: General Publishing Group, Incorporated Date Published: April 1996 Synopsis Barry, who has worked for some of the most celebrated plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills--and who has made a career of dealing with the predictable and normal reactions most patients experience--has written a primer for all men and women who are contemplating any form of plastic surgery, covering in detail every procedure from liposuction to breast reduction to rhinoplasty to eyelid surgery. Illustrations throughout.
Author: John McCabe,Miriam Ingersoll (Editor) Publisher: Carmania B Date Published: August 1995 Format: Trade Paper Reviews and Commentary From Library Journal: In his title, McCabe (Surgery Electives, Carmania Bks., 1994) alludes to patients who "run from one surgeon to the next, trying to...fix what was done to [them]." He clearly feels that most plastic surgeries are unnecessary and that far too many are done by incompetent surgeons. Aside from this bias, McCabe offers a comprehensive, well-executed look at the types of plastic surgery done today, their risks, and their potential benefits. The text is interspersed with excerpts from congressional subcommittee hearings on plastic surgery, other books, and comments of former patients, and a long list of publications and organizations to help consumers find a good doctor is included. Recommended for most public libraries.-Susan B. Hagloch, Tuscarawas Cty. P.L., New Philadelphia, Ohio
Author: Richard A. Marfuggi, MD Publisher: Berkley Pu Date Published: January 1998 Synopsis Plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Marfuggi presents a comprehensive, practical guide for anyone contemplating plastic or cosmetic surgery. Specific chapters focus on liposuction, rhinoplasty, facelifts, scar revision, breast augmentation or reduction, and other procedures. Also includes information on risks and realities, finding a reputable surgeon, calculating costs, and more.
Author: Kathy Davis Publisher: Routledge Date Published: October 1994 Reviews and Commentary From Library Journal: Cosmetic surgery is a growth industry. Despite the expense and the risks of infection and unsatisfactory outcome, many women still choose to have their bodies altered. Davis, a professor of women's studies in the Netherlands, interviewed physicians, surgeons, and women before and after their operations to learn about their involvement in cosmetic surgery. She discovered that most of the women wanted to correct perceived defects so that they would appear ordinary and that they did this to please themselves, not men. Although she is a feminist, Davis argues against the traditional, politically correct stance that cosmetic surgery is oppression (found in works like Naomi Wolf's The Beauty Myth, LJ 4/1/91) and states that deciding to undergo a procedure is in fact an act of empowerment that improves the lives of these women. She considers cosmetic surgery a complex dilemma rather than an absolute evil. Not an essential purchase, but women's studies collections will want to add it for balance.-Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L., Cal.
Author: Kimberly A. Henry,Penny Heckaman Publisher: Lowell House Date Published: December 1997 Synopsis Now in paperback, "The Plastic Surgery Sourcebook" takes the patient from the first "meaningful mirror encounters" to finding a competent surgeon to the procedures and the recovery process. With this book, potential plastic surgery recipients can decide whether reconstructive surgery is right for them, establish realistic goals, and have a successful result. 80 photos, 20 illustrations. 240 pp. 10,000 print.
Synopsis Drawing on a wide array of sources--personal accounts, medical records, medical journals, and popular magazines--"Venus Envy" traces the quest for physical perfection through surgery from the turn of the century to the present. Expert Commentary This Book was reviewed by: Library Journal, The Readers Catalog and The Publisher From Library Journal: Haiken (History,. Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville) tracks the evolution of plastic surgery in America from early attempts during World War I to the numerous varieties of cosmetic surgery available today. The author uses materials from the National Archives of Plastic Surgery and the Jerome Pierce Webster Library of Plastic Surgery as well as popular and medical literature of the times to illustrate the social, ethnic, psychological, and economic concerns that have contributed to the tremendous expansion of cosmetic surgery. Haiken also discusses why plastic surgeons who originally practiced only reconstructive surgery began to include cosmetic surgery in their practices. This well-written volume portrays an interesting example of the intersection between medicine and culture and is recommended for medical history collections in academic or special libraries.Tina Neville, Univ. of South Florida at St. Petersburg Lib. From The Reader's Catalog: Haiken traces the history and perception of plastic surgery, including the "disorders" doctors believed they were curing and the ways in which surgery was seen as a means of assimilation and erasing ethnicity. "A warts-and-all portrait of a medical specialty that still evokes ambivalence in individual and in the culture at large"--Kirkus Reviews From The Publisher: In "Venus Envy", Elizabeth Haiken traces the quest for physical perfection through surgery from the turn of the century to the present. Drawing on a wide array of sources - personal accounts, medical records, popular magazines, medical journals, and beauty guides - Haiken reveals how our culture came to see cosmetic surgery as a panacea for both individual and societal problems. As Americans and their surgeons linked the significance of "normal" standards of beauty to social adjustment and economic success, they also linked "undesirable" physical characteristics to psychological conditions such as the "inferiority complex," for which cosmetic surgery appeared to offer a sure cure. Many Americans now view cosmetic surgery as the most practical solution for an ever-increasing number of perceived problems - from low self-esteem to stalled careers - and plastic surgery has become one of the largest and fastest growing medical specialties in the world. But Haiken questions whether these "solutions" are not in some sense chimeras: by emphasizing the importance of appearance, cosmetic surgery raises serious concerns about how society views such intractable problems as aging, gender, and race - and about how Americans view themselves. Search Barnes and Noble for plastic surgery and cosmetic surgeryBarnes and Noble book store lists on:
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