Tattooing in Contemporary Society - Identity and Authenticity

Tattooing has become an increasingly popular phenomenon in the twenty first century, with growing numbers of sports stars and celebrities choosing to go ‘under the needle’ and tattooing regularly featuring in mainstream media. Based on interviews and participant observation at tattoo studios and tattoo conventions, this book investigates the reasons why so many people choose this form of body modification among all the options available to construct their identity. Drawing on Norbert Elias’ figurational sociology, the author considers the importance of the desire to create community with others and to claim an authentic identity among the various reasons for choosing to be tattooed. A study of the connection between body and identity, richly illustrated with empirical material, this book will appeal to sociologists and scholars of cultural studies.

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2023
Authors:	Michael Rees
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Pages:	164
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-217163-0
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-03-217163-4
Barcode:	9781032171630

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