Contested bodies of childhood and youth /

Demonstrating the contested and differentiated nature of childhood and youth embodiment, this book responds to political and media discourses that stigmatize unruly youthful bodies, by combining the critical analysis of imagined and disciplined youthful bodies with a focus on young peoples lived and...

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Other Authors: Hörschelmann, Kathrin, 1971-, Colls, Rachel, 1975-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010.
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Summary:Demonstrating the contested and differentiated nature of childhood and youth embodiment, this book responds to political and media discourses that stigmatize unruly youthful bodies, by combining the critical analysis of imagined and disciplined youthful bodies with a focus on young peoples lived and performed, embodied subjectivities.
Physical Description:xvii, 260 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780230201385
0230201385