The Body Culture and Society: An Introduction

by Bill Hughes

Written by a team of lecturers and researchers in the field, this book offers an introduction to the significance of the body within contemporary sociological thought. It examines reasons behind the sociological fascination with the body and its roots in developments such as feminism and post-structuralism. It also considers the place of the body within areas like disability, consumption, work, and old age, and offers a critical analysis of current research in these areas. The authors are members of the Caledonian University Body and Social Theory research group (CUBiST). Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000