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The body : social process and cultural theory /

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Exploring the origins of a social theory of the body, the theoretical understanding of the body to social and cultural analysis of contemporary societies is demonstrated in this book through specific case studies. This text continues the arguments of Turner in his book 'The Body and Society...

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Corporate Author: Sage Publications
Other Authors: Featherstone, Mike, Hepworth, Mike, Turner, Bryan S.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : SAGE, 1991.
Series:Theory, culture & society.
Subjects:
Body, Human > Social aspects.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Exploring the origins of a social theory of the body, the theoretical understanding of the body to social and cultural analysis of contemporary societies is demonstrated in this book through specific case studies. This text continues the arguments of Turner in his book 'The Body and Society'.
Physical Description:1 online resource (vi, 408 pages) : illustrations.
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781446280546 (ebook) :