Frankenstein. Werewolves. Dracula. These images aren't just imaginary
creatures -- they're also powerful symbols of the body. The body can be
thought of as a machine made up of parts like Frankenstein's monster, or
as a creature ruled by animalistic urges, or as an entity that's
vulnerable to infection from a diseased fiend. In "The Body of
Frankenstein's Monster," Cecil Helman, M.D., expands our view of our
bodies by exploring its cultural and artistic representations.