Search results for ""Author Helen King""
Profile Books Ltd Immaculate Forms
''With unrivaled expertise and a wealth of classical and contemporary detail, the author weaves historical knowledge of medicine, anatomy, literature, art and religion into a narrative that surprises, informs, excites and frequently amuses'' Adrian Thatcher, author of Vile BodiesThroughout history, religious scholars, medical men and - occasionally - women themselves, have moulded thought on what ''makes'' a woman. She has been called the weaker sex, the fairer sex, the purer sex, among many other monikers. Often, she has been defined simply as ''Not A Man''. Today, we are more aware than ever of the complex relationship between our bodies and our identities. But contrary to what some may believe, what makes a woman is a question that has always been open-ended. Immaculate Forms examines all the ways in which medicine and religion have played a gatekeeping role over women''s organs. It explores how the womb was seen as both the most miraculous organ in the body and as a sewer; uncover
£22.50
The History Press Ltd A Bobby's Job: Images of Policing in Cheshire
A Bobby’s Job is a beautiful collection of black and white photographs from the extensive archives held at the Museum of Policing in Cheshire. This book delves into the history and development of policing in the Cheshire area; from the formation of the county’s first police forces in the early nineteenth century, through the Victorian and Edwardian period, the interwar years and into the second half of the twentieth century when policing underwent fundamental change. Police buildings, transport, police dogs and many other aspects are dealt with here. A well-researched and truly delightful book that will appeal to all those interested in policing and local history.
£13.99
