New Books in Science, Technology, and Society Jonathan W. Marshall, “Performing Neurology: The Dramaturgy of Dr. Jean-Martin Charcot” (Palgrave Macmillan, 2016)
May 29, 2018
French neurologist Dr. Jean-Martin Charcot's work is explored through the lens of dramaturgy, showcasing the spatial and temporal implications of his neurological practice. The podcast delves into the powerful impact and potential undermining of authority when combining medicine and theatre. It also discusses Charcot's use of aesthetics, movement, and photography in his work, as well as the alienation effect in his neurology demonstrations. The critique of Charcot's theatricality and the views of his critics are also explored, along with the controversial connections between his students and Teatro de Grande Guignole theater.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Dr. Jean-Martin Charcot: A Pioneer in Neurology
02:06 • 27min
Implications of Combining Medicine and Theatre
28:52 • 4min
Aesthetics, Movement, and Photography in Charcot's Work
32:55 • 11min
The Alienation Effect and the Critique of Theatricality in Charco's Neurology Demonstrations
43:45 • 2min
Critics of Dr. Jean-Martin Charcot
45:48 • 9min