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The Body and Social Theory (2nd revised edition)

Shilling, Chris (2003) The Body and Social Theory (2nd revised edition). Theory, Culture and Society Series, 2 . Sage Publications, London, 248 pp. ISBN 978-0-7619-4285-6. (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:4962)

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Abstract

Demonstrates how developments in diet, sexuality, reproductive technology, genetic engineering and sports science have made the body a site for social alternatives and individual choices. This book explores the feminist, phenomenological and action-oriented approaches to the body. It examines the relationship between the body and self-identity.

Item Type: Book
Subjects: H Social Sciences
H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
Divisions: Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research
Depositing User: Chris Shilling
Date Deposited: 02 Sep 2008 18:01 UTC
Last Modified: 05 Nov 2024 09:36 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/4962 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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