Key concepts in body and society

著者

• Cregan, Kate

書誌事項

Key concepts in body and society

Kate Cregan

（SAGE key concepts）

Sage, 2012

• : pbk

タイトル別名

Body and society

Key concepts in body & society

注記

Includes bibliographical references (p. 200-213)

内容説明・目次

内容説明

"This is a very useful book outlining the key concepts of the body in society. It is easy to read and provides useful examples, making it ideal for students across a range of social science disciplines." - Dr Sharron Hinchliff, Sheffield University "Cregan has achieved something distinct: an account of the sociology of the body which incorporates both theory and empirical studies, which demonstrates excellent coverage of an ever expanding field, and which is written in an accessible style... An intelligent treatment and account of the sociology of the body, which I look forward to incorporating into my teaching." - Dr Rob Meadows, University of Surrey "This book is a great idea. It provides a thorough, accessible and interesting introduction to the most important concepts in the sociology of the body. Students new to this area will find it invaluable." - Professor Deborah Lupton, University of Sydney This book provides a clear, focused road map to the study of the body in society. It defines, explains and applies core topics relating to the human body demonstrating how we approach it as a social phenomenon. Each concept: Includes an easy to understand definition Provides real-world examples Gives suggestions for further reading Is carefully cross-referenced to other related concepts. Written to meet the needs of the modern student, this book offers the basic materials, tools and guidance needed study and write about the body.

目次

Ageing and Childhood Anorexia/Bulimia/Obesity Appearance and Beauty Civilizing Processes Class/Caste Clothing Colonialism/Post-Colonialism Consumption Cyborgs Death and Dying Difference Disability/Ability Discourse Dualism Emotion Feminism Food and Eating Gender/Sex Genetics Gesture and Habits Habitus Health and Illness Identity Media and Representation Medicine and Science Modification/Dysmorphias Nature/Culture Pain Performativity Phenomenology Power Private/Public Psychoanalysis Queer Race and Ethnicity Religion Reproduction Sexuality Sport Technology Violence Work Youth Glossary

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BB10330884
• ISBN:
  • 9781847875433
  • 9781847875440
• 出版国コード: us
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: Los Angeles
• ページ数/冊数: vii, 213 p.
• 大きさ: 22 cm
• 分類:
  • DC23 : 306.4613
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Human body -- Social aspects
  • LCSH : Body image
• 親書誌ID:
  • BA66686121