[Health and ecology in the Battle of Larzac, France, 1971-1981: relations between body and territory in the development of an ecological sensibility].

Abstract

The main objective of this text is to analyze the relationships between alternative health practices and the environment in France, especially during the Battle of Larzac, a social movement that occurred between 1971 and 1981. In its bid to prevent the expropriation of agricultural land by the army for the expansion of a military camp, the movement created several resistance groups. We highlight Larzac-Université and the first course offered by the group, which is analyzed here. This course, held in 1976, called "Chemicals, medicines, energy: a threat to everyday life?", sheds light on the connections between health, the environment, and social movements.