The perfectible body : the Western ideal of male physical development
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The perfectible body : the Western ideal of male physical development
Continuum, 1995
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 390-395) and index
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In many cultures, physical perfection is a contradiction in terms; the physical--the realm of the body--is, by definition, thought of as imperfect. Yet in Western cultures, the pervasive tradition in depicting human or superhuman perfection has been that of a conscpicuously masculine physique. This fascinating book explores the origins and evolution of this Western ideal. Photos.
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