Description
- ISBN-10: 0415699304
- ISBN-13: 978-0415699303
- Edition: 1st
- Publication date: 30 January 2014
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 15.6 x 2.11 x 23.39 cm
- Print length: 348 pages
Original price was: ₹6,257.00.₹5,631.30Current price is: ₹5,631.30.
Explore the fascinating world of Body Studies with this comprehensive introductory textbook from The Bookish Owl. Ideal for students in anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies, this essential guide delves into the social and cultural meanings and uses of the human body. Discover key topics like bodily classification, illness and healing, the racialized and gendered body, beauty standards, and modern bodily technologies. “Body Studies: An Introduction” expertly examines how power shapes our perceptions and uses of the body, making it a vital resource for understanding contemporary society. Featuring engaging case studies, contemporary controversies, and helpful learning tools, this book is perfect for undergraduate courses and anyone interested in gender studies, ethnic studies, and women’s studies.
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