{"title":"Georges Vigarello","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the enlightening works of Georges Vigarello, a renowned French historian celebrated for his in-depth examinations of the human condition and cultural practices through the ages. Known for his meticulous research and engaging prose, Vigarello's writings delve into the complexities of history and its impact on contemporary life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eA History of Fatigue\u003c\/em\u003e, takes readers on a fascinating journey through the evolution of fatigue and its perception in various societies over centuries. This book, like many of his others, situates itself in the category of History \u0026amp; Military, offering a unique perspective on the physical and psychological experiences of human endurance and exhaustion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVigarello's contributions to historical discourse are both educational and thought-provoking, providing readers with a deeper understanding of how societal attitudes and practices have been shaped over time. His works serve as essential reading for anyone interested in the intersections of history, health, and human behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Georges Vigarello's collection and uncover the intricate narratives of our past that continue to influence the present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-history-of-fatigue-by-georges-vigarello-9781509549252","title":"A History of Fatigue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStress\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eburn out\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003emental overload\u003c\/em\u003e: the twentieth and twenty-first centuries have witnessed an unrelenting expansion of the meaning of fatigue. The tentacles of exhaustion insinuated themselves into every aspect of our lives, from the workplace to the home, from our relationships with friends and family to the most intimate aspects of our lives. All around us are the signs of a \u003cem\u003eburn-out society\u003c\/em\u003e, a society in which fatigue has become the norm. How did this happen?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis pioneering book explores the rich and little-known history of fatigue from the Middle Ages to the present. Vigarello shows that our understanding of fatigue, the words used to describe it, and the symptoms and explanations of it have varied greatly over time, reflecting changing social mores and broader aspects of social and political life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe argues that the increased autonomy of people in Western societies (whether genuine or assumed), the positing of a more individualized self, and the ever-expanding ideal of independence and freedom have constantly made it more difficult for us to withstand anything that constrains or limits us. This painful contradiction causes weariness as well as dissatisfaction. Fatigue spreads and becomes stronger, imperceptibly permeating everything, seeping into ordinary moments and unexpected places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRanging from the history of war, religion, and work to the history of the body, the senses, and intimacy, this history of fatigue shows how something that seems permanently centred in our bodies has, over the course of centuries, also been ingrained in our minds, in the end affecting the innermost aspects of the self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000522621164,"sku":"9781509549252","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12514773482725.jpg?v=1763280869"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/georges-vigarello.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}