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The body and social theory / Chris Shilling.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Shilling, Chris.
- Series:
- Sage knowledge.
- Theory, culture & society
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Human body--Social aspects.
- Human body.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (x, 238 pages).
- Edition:
- Second edition.
- Place of Publication:
- London : SAGE, [2003]
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- In this updated edition Chris Shilling: provides a critical survey of the field; demonstrates how developments in diet, sexuality, reproductive technology, genetic engineering and sports science have made the body a site for social alternatives and individual choices; and elucidates the practical uses of theory in striking and accessible ways.
- Notes:
- Part of the SAGE Knowledge collection.
- Previous ed.: 1993.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version :
- ISBN:
- 9781446215470
- OCLC:
- 1007859585
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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