Dimensions
154 x 233 x 14mm
Science and popular culture are driving our obsession with physical perfection. This book explores the limits of this obsession and what it may mean for the future.
In this issue, Donald Horne reflects on changing ideas of bodily perfection and health, Robyn Williams examines ways to regain confidence in the future at a time of change, eminent scientist Michael Goode reflects on where the genetic science is likely to lead over the next decade.
Charles Watson writes about the way fashion shapes medical science, Sam Torney explores the ethical limits to creating perfect babies, Stephanie Short reflects on public health issues and the surge in obesity, Elspeth Probyn documents the confused body image of young women, Matthew Ricketson explores the quest for perfection by elite athletes, and John Menadue asks why health policy fails and wonders who really runs the hospital system.
Contributors to this issue also include: Paul Chadwick, John Carmody, Gerald Tooth, Meera Atkinson, Anna Dell'oso, Mark Peel, Boni Robertson, Michael Wilding, Inez Baranay and David Sornig.
