The Body in Society: An Introduction
The body has become an increasingly significant concept in recent years and this Reader offers a stimulating overview of the main topics, perspectives and theories surrounding the issue. This broad consideration of the body presents an engagement with a range of social concerns, from the processes of racialization to the vagaries of fashion and performance art, enacted as surgery on the body. Individual sections cover issues such as:
Containing an extensive critical introduction, contributions from key figures such as Butler, Sedgwick, Martin Scheper-Huges, Haraway and Gilroy, and a series of introductions summarizing each section, this Reader offers students a valuable practical guide and a thorough grounding in the fascinating topic of the body.
Country | USA |
Brand | Routledge |
Manufacturer | Routledge |
Binding | Paperback |
ItemPartNumber | Illustrations |
ReleaseDate | 2005-01-12 |
UnitCount | 1 |
Format | Illustrated |
EANs | 9780415340083 |