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Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR and LitHubWinner of the 2021 Science in Society Journalism Book PrizeA fascinating and provocative new way of looking at the things we use and the spaces we inhabit, and a call to imagine a betterdesigned world for us all.Furniture and tools, kitchens and campuses and city streetsnearly everything human beings make and use is assistive technology, meant to bridge the gap between body and world. Yet unless, or until, a misfit between our own body and the world is acute enough to be understood as disability, we may never stop to consideror reconsiderthe hidden assumptions on which our everyday environment is built.In a series of vivid stories drawn from the lived experience of disability and the ideas and innovations that have emerged from itfrom cyborg arms to customizable cardboard chairs to deaf architectureSara Hendren invites us to rethink the things and settings we live with. What might assistance based on the bodys stunning capacity for adaptationrather than a rigid insistence on normalcylook like? Can we foster interdependent, not just independent, living? How do we creatively engineer public spaces that allow us all to navigate our common terrain? By rendering familiar objects and environments newly strange and wondrous, What Can a Body Do? helps us imagine a future that will better meet the extraordinary range of our collective needs and desires.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'What Can a Body Do?' A: The main theme of 'What Can a Body Do?' is to explore the relationship between the human body and the built environment, emphasizing how objects and spaces can assist or hinder our abilities and experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of 'What Can a Body Do?' A: The author of 'What Can a Body Do?' is Sara Hendren, who is known for her insights into design, disability, and the interactions between humans and their environments.
- Q: What type of book is 'What Can a Body Do?' A: 'What Can a Body Do?' falls under the category of Design History & Criticism, focusing on how design affects the experiences of individuals, particularly those with disabilities.
- Q: When was 'What Can a Body Do?' published? A: 'What Can a Body Do?' was published on August 18, 2020.
- Q: How many pages does 'What Can a Body Do?' have? A: 'What Can a Body Do?' consists of 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'What Can a Body Do?' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'What Can a Body Do?' suitable for individuals interested in design? A: Yes, 'What Can a Body Do?' is suitable for individuals interested in design, especially those who wish to understand how design can be more inclusive and accommodate diverse human needs.
- Q: Does 'What Can a Body Do?' include any illustrations? A: 'What Can a Body Do?' is an illustrated edition, which enhances the reader's understanding of the concepts discussed.
- Q: What recognition has 'What Can a Body Do?' received? A: 'What Can a Body Do?' was named a Best Book of the Year by NPR and LitHub, and it won the 2021 Science in Society Journalism Book Prize.
- Q: What unique perspectives does 'What Can a Body Do?' offer? A: 'What Can a Body Do?' provides unique perspectives by integrating personal stories from individuals with disabilities and discussing innovative design concepts that respond to those experiences.