An essential collection of readings on cultural, social, and
emotional understandings of the body Plastic surgery, obesity,
anorexia, pregnancy, prescription drugs, disability, piercings,
steroids, and sex re-assignment surgery: over the past two decades
there have been major changes in the ways we understand, treat,
alter, and care for our bodies. The Body Reader is a compelling,
cutting-edge, and timely collection that provides a close look at
the emergence of the study of the body. From prenatal genetic
testing and "manscaping"; to televideo cybersex and the "meth
economy," this innovative work digs deep into contemporary
lifestyles and current events to cover key concepts and theories
about the body. A combination of twenty one classic readings and
original essays, the contributors highlight gender, race, class,
ability, and sexuality, paying special attention to bodies that are
at risk, bodies that challenge norms, and media representations of
the body. Ultimately, The Body Reader makes it clear that the body
is not neutral-it is the entry point into cultural and structural
relationships, emotional and subjective experiences, and the
biological realms of flesh and bone. Contributors: Patricia Hill
Collins, Karen Dias, H. Hugh Floyd, Jr., Arthur Frank, Sander L.
Gilman, Gillian Haddow, Richard Huggins, Matthew Immergut, L:ea
Kent, Kristen Karlberg, Steve Kroll-Smith, Mary Kosut, Jarvis Jay
Masters, Lisa Jean Moore, Tracey Owens Patton, William J. Peace,
Jason Pine, Eric Plemons, Barbara Katz Rothman, Edward Slavishak,
Phillip Vannini, and Dennis Waskul.
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