The Cult of Youth

ISBN-13: 9781108705974 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 264 str.

James F. (University of Leeds) Stark

Opis

The first account of anti-ageing and rejuvenation in modern Britain, exploring hormones, diet, electrotherapy, exercise and skin care.

Recenzje

'It is a rare book in our field that gives voice to characters as diverse as Linus Pauling, a public servant with the London City Council, and Elizabeth Arden. The Cult of Youth could be lauded on this achievement alone. To his credit, Stark has given us many other reasons to be impressed with this book and to expect its wide reception and citation.' Patrick M. Walsh, Journal of the History of Biology

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. Hormones, 1918–1929; 3. Diet, 1918–1929; 4. Electrotherapy, 1925–1932; 5. Exercise, 1930–1939; 6. Skin care, 1930 and beyond; 7. Conclusion; 8. Postscript.