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Sex, Violence and the Body : The Erotics of Wounding /

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This unique book examines the relationship between wounding and sexuality, bringing together issues around sexuality, gender, power, violence and representations. Drawing on a range of disciplines including cultural and media studies, sociology and psychology, it explores social practices such as S&...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Burr, Viv (Editor), Hearn, Jeff (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.
Subjects:
Social Sciences.
Cultural and Media Studies, general.
Gender Studies.
Personality and Social Psychology.
Popular Science in Psychology.
Sexual Behavior.
Sociology, general.
Culture > Study and teaching.
Gender expression.
Gender identity.
Personality.
Psychology.
Sex (Psychology)
Sex customs.
Sex.
Social psychology.
Social sciences.
Sociology.
Electronic books.
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Summary:This unique book examines the relationship between wounding and sexuality, bringing together issues around sexuality, gender, power, violence and representations. Drawing on a range of disciplines including cultural and media studies, sociology and psychology, it explores social practices such as S&M, cosmetic surgery and 'extreme' sports.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (XIII, 242 pages)
ISBN:9780230228399
DOI:10.1057/9780230228399