The body social : symbolism, self and society / Anthony Synnott.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Synnott, Anthony, 1940-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human body--Social aspects.

Human body.

Physical Description:

309 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1993.

Summary:

In this captivating book Anthony Synnott explores a subject which has been woefully ignored: our bodies. He surveys the history for thinking about the body and the senses, then focuses on specific themes: gender, beauty, the face, hair, touch, smell and sight. He concludes with a review of classical and contemporary theories of the body and the senses. Thinking about the body will never be the same after reading this book. This title available in eBook format. Click here for more information. Visit our eBookstore at: www.ebookstore.tandf.co.uk.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-295) and index.

ISBN:

0415062969

OCLC:

27034441