Changing Bodies : Habit, Crisis and Creativity
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Format
Paperback / softback
ISBN-10
1412908329
ISBN-13
9781412908320
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint
SAGE Publications Inc
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 18th, 2008
Print length
216 Pages
Weight
332 grams
Dimensions
23.30 x 15.90 x 1.30 cms
Product Classification:
Social theory
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Cutting edge text on the sociology of the body from one of the most popular and respected authors in the field today.
Where are we at with studies of Body & Society? What are the key accomplishments in the field? This book provides the clearest and most comprehensive account of work in this area to date.
Based on a novel theory of action it surveys the terrain by arguing that human identity, social relationships and moral figurations develop as a result of people living in and seeking to reach beyond the limits of their bodily being. From this starting point the author undertakes a series of studies on sport, transgenderism, migration, illness, survival and belief which illuminate the relationship between bodily change and action.
The book provides an unrivalled survey of theory and empirical research and explores the hitherto neglected tradition of American 'body studies'. Wide in scope, systematic and incisive the book represents a landmark addition to the field of studies in body and society.
Based on a novel theory of action it surveys the terrain by arguing that human identity, social relationships and moral figurations develop as a result of people living in and seeking to reach beyond the limits of their bodily being. From this starting point the author undertakes a series of studies on sport, transgenderism, migration, illness, survival and belief which illuminate the relationship between bodily change and action.
The book provides an unrivalled survey of theory and empirical research and explores the hitherto neglected tradition of American 'body studies'. Wide in scope, systematic and incisive the book represents a landmark addition to the field of studies in body and society.
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