Adam Dickinson
Anatomic
Anatomic
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Poems by Anatomic examine the impact of petroculture on the author's body through biomonitoring and microbiome testing. They reveal the presence of pesticides, flame retardants, and other substances, as well as shifting microbial communities that reflect the author's dependence on a Western diet. The poems link the author's biographical details with historical details to show how permeable our bodies are to the environment, becoming an anxious plea for us to consider the consequences of our actions.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 88 pages
Publication date: 24 April 2018
Publisher: Coach House Books
The poems of Anatomic have emerged from a profound exploration of the intricate relationship between the author's body and the external world. Through biomonitoring and microbiome testing, the author has delved into the intricate ways in which the outside influences the inside, whether we embrace it or resist. Adam Dickinson embarked on a remarkable journey, drawing blood, collecting urine, swabbing bacteria, and testing his feces to measure the precise chemical and microbial diversity within his body. To his astonishment, he uncovered a startling truth: our petroculture has permeated our very beings, infiltrating our bodies with pesticides, flame retardants, and other substances.
In this intricate tapestry of poems, Dickinson reveals the shifting communities of microbes that mirror his dependence on the sugar, salt, and fat of the Western diet. He also uncovers the profound reliance on nonhuman organisms to shape our moods and personalities. The poems are structured in a way that resembles the hormonal mechanisms some of these synthetic chemicals mimic within our bodies, creating a powerful connection between the author's biographical details (diet, lifestyle, geography) and historical events (spills, poisonings, military applications).
As Dickinson becomes increasingly concerned with limiting the rampant contamination of his own biochemistry, he transforms this chemical-microbial autobiography into an urgent plea for us to contemplate the impact we are having on our world and our own bodies. Through his poetic lens, he invites us to reflect on the ways in which our actions, both conscious and unconscious, are shaping the delicate balance of our ecosystems and ourselves.
In conclusion, the poems of Anatomic offer a profound meditation on the intricate interplay between the human body and the external environment. Through meticulous research and poetic expression, the author invites us to reevaluate our relationship with the world and to embrace a more mindful and responsible approach to our own well-being.
Weight: 264g
Dimension: 179 x 344 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781552453643
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