Natural Causes: Life, Death and the Illusion of Control

Barbara Ehrenreich argues that our bodies are a battleground over which we have little control, and offers hope that we find our place in a natural world teeming with animation and endless possibility.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 272 pages
\n Publication date: 04 April 2019
\n Publisher: Granta Books
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We often assume that we have complete control over our bodies, minds, and even our destinies. However, emerging scientific evidence suggests that this belief may be far from accurate. At the microscopic level, the cells within our bodies can collaborate to form tumors and attack other cells, resulting in potentially fatal consequences. In her groundbreaking book, Barbara Ehrenreich challenges our conventional understanding of human agency and exposes the cultural illusions that prevent us from acknowledging this truth. She argues that our bodies are not merely the vessels of our consciousness but are also active participants in a complex biological ecosystem. Ehrenreich exposes the ways in which our culture perpetuates false narratives about our bodies and their capabilities, such as the idea that we can control our weight and health through willpower alone. She also offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that we can find our place within the natural world, which is teeming with life and endless possibilities. By recognizing the inherent complexity of our bodies and the broader ecological context in which we exist, Ehrenreich encourages us to embrace a more holistic perspective on life and death.

\n Weight: 194g\n
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781783782420\n \n