Title
Making the Body Beautiful,Used
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Nose reconstructions have been common in India for centuries. South Korea, Brazil, and Israel have become international centers for procedures ranging from eyelid restructuring to buttock lifts and tummy tucks. Argentina has the highest rate of silicone implants in the world. 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 sweetsixteen birthday present and the removal of male breasts in seventhcentury 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.Gilman begins by addressing basic questions about the history of aesthetic surgery. What surgical procedures have been performed? Which are considered aesthetic and why? Who are the patients? What is the place of aesthetic surgery in modern culture? He then turns his attention to that focus of countless human anxieties: the nose. Gilman discusses how people have reshaped their noses to repair the ravages of war and disease (principally syphilis), to match prevailing ideas of beauty, and to avoid association with negative images of the 'Jew,' the 'Irish,' the 'Oriental,' or the 'Black.' He examines how we have used aesthetic surgery on almost every conceivable part of the body to try to pass as younger, stronger, thinner, and more erotic. Gilman also explores some of the extremes of surgery as personal transformation, discussing transgender surgery, adult circumcision and foreskin restoration, the enhancement of dueling scars, and even a performance artist who had herself altered to resemble the Mona Lisa.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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Making the Body Beautiful'? A: 'Making the Body Beautiful' by Sander Gilman explores the history and cultural significance of aesthetic surgery, examining how it has become a common practice worldwide and the reasons behind its appeal.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Making the Body Beautiful'? A: The author of 'Making the Body Beautiful' is Sander L. Gilman, a scholar known for his work in cultural history and aesthetics.
- Q: What types of aesthetic procedures are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various aesthetic procedures, including nose reconstructions, eyelid restructuring, tummy tucks, and silicone implants, among others.
- Q: When was 'Making the Body Beautiful' published? A: 'Making the Body Beautiful' was published on January 15, 2001.
- Q: What themes does Gilman address in relation to aesthetic surgery? A: Gilman addresses themes such as identity, societal beauty standards, and the historical context of aesthetic surgery practices across different cultures.
- Q: Does the book include images related to aesthetic surgery? A: Yes, 'Making the Body Beautiful' contains dozens of images depicting individuals before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Q: How many pages does 'Making the Body Beautiful' have? A: 'Making the Body Beautiful' has a total of 424 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Making the Body Beautiful' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Making the Body Beautiful' is well-researched and provides a comprehensive overview of aesthetic surgery, making it suitable for academic study in fields like cultural history and medicine.
- Q: Can 'Making the Body Beautiful' help readers understand the societal implications of aesthetic surgery? A: Absolutely, the book delves into the societal implications of aesthetic surgery, helping readers understand its role in identity formation and cultural norms.