Kateřina Lišková. Sexual Liberation, Socialist Style: Communist Czechoslovakia and the Science of Desire, 1945–1989.

Fidelis, Małgorzata

doi:10.1093/ahr/rhz1236

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“…The wealth of publications in the past decade attest to the potential of Eastern European histories and their contribution to overall narratives of global health through their thorough analysis and highlight the importance of integrating these geographies in how we tell the history of medicine in the 20 th century. Rich histories of sexuality and reproduction have provided thorough explorations into queer culture and contraceptive practices behind the iron curtain (Kurimay & Takács, 2017; Lišková, 2018; Ignaciuk, 2022). The focus on mental health has greatly contributed to our understanding of scientific knowledge exchange and the use and translation of concepts across vastly different political contexts (Antić, 2019; Marks & Savelli, 2015).…”

Section: Eastern Europementioning

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Missing pieces: Integrating the socialist world in global health history

Vargha

2023

History Compass

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This essay provides an overview of recent histories of medicine and global health from a socialist perspective, and maps out possible new directions of research. It focuses on key themes in the history of medicine in Eastern Europe, its global connections and Latin American, East Asian and African contexts. Through a discussion of international professional and diplomatic networks, health systems, medical technologies and aid and technical assistance, the essay argues that integrating missing actors, ideas and practices is crucial for a complete understanding of global health history.

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