Title:
Body horror : capitalism, fear, misogyny, jokes
Author:
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Date:
2017
Publication Information:
Chicago, Illinois : Curbside Splendor Publishing Co., 2017.
©2017
Physical Description:
xxxi, 229 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
ISBN:
9781940430881
Abstract:
Unspeakable acts are committed on women's bodies under capitalism everyday. In Body Horror, Anne Elizabeth Moore explores the global toll of capitalism on women with thorough research and surprising humor, given the horrific nature of her findings. The essays range from journalistic investigations (the Cambodian garment industry) to thoughts on popular entertainment to her own experiences seeking care and community in the United States health care system.
Contents:
Massacre on Veng Sreng Street -- The shameful legacy (and secret promise) of the sanitary napkin disposal bag -- Women -- A few things I have learned about illness in America -- Model employee -- Vagina dentata -- Consumpcyon -- Cultural imperative -- On leaving the birthplace of standard time -- Superbugs are coming for you! -- Fake snake oil -- The presence of no present -- Fucking cancer -- The metaphysics of compost -- Three months after emerging from your deathbed.
Conference Subject:
Language:
English
