“The locus of the modern struggle with its enemy of death is clearly the body (not mind, society, or the afterworld). The body is the site of tragedy, the ultimate unresolvable paradox, for it is at once the source of life and of death.”
Quote by Margaret M. Lock
Work
Twice Dead: Organ Transplants and the Reinvention of Death
Twice Dead delves into the historical and ethical implications of organ transplants, examining how this medical practice has reshaped the concept of death and the boundaries of life. more
