Medicine, Power, and the Authoritarian Regime in Hispanic Literature

This book explores how authoritarian regimes in Spanish-speaking countries have used medical notions for political purposes,such as seizing medical knowledge to support propagandistic ideas and marginalize opponents. It brings together the work of literary scholars,cultural critics,and historians of medicine to challenge authoritarian narratives and re-examine the place of these regimes in the collective memory of Latin America and Spain.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of how contemporary authors engage with the intricate legacies of authoritarian regimes in various Spanish-speaking countries. By centering its attention on works that delve into an understudied aspect: the reliance of authoritarian power on medical notions for political purposes, it offers a rich and nuanced understanding of these regimes' strategies. Spanning from the Porfirian regime in Mexico to Castro's Cuba, this book uncovers how these regimes have sought to harness medical knowledge to propagate propagandistic ideas and marginalize their opponents, transcending specific pathologies, political ideologies, and geographical and temporal boundaries.

Medicine, Power, and the Authoritarian Regime in Hispanic Literature brings together the expertise of literary scholars, cultural critics, and historians of medicine, fostering a collaborative effort to challenge authoritarian narratives of medicine and disease. Through their writings, contemporary authors actively re-examine the place of these regimes in the collective memory of Latin America and Spain, contributing to a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between politics, medicine, and society.

This book serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in exploring the intersection of medicine, power, and literature in the context of authoritarian regimes. It offers insightful analyses, critical perspectives, and a wealth of primary sources, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding the complexities of these regimes and their impact on society.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032197876