Reflecting on cosmetic surgery : body image, shame and narcissism /

"Cosmetic surgery represents an extreme form of modern grooming. It is the fastest growing medical specialty, yet misconceptions abound about those who undertake it and their reasons for doing so. With a grounded approach, engaging 30 women through in-depth interview, this study explores how th...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Northrop, Jane Megan
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London ; New York : Routledge, [2012]
Subjects:	Surgery, Plastic > Social aspects. Surgery, Plastic > Psychological aspects. Body image in women. Body Image. Cosmetic Techniques > psychology. Self Concept. Shame. Women > psychology. Ebooks. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book.