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Body/Embodiment - Symbolic Interaction and the Sociology of the Body (Paperback)
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Body/Embodiment - Symbolic Interaction and the Sociology of the Body (Paperback)
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The body and experiences of embodiment have generated a rich and
diverse sociological literature. This volume articulates and
illustrates one major approach to the sociology of the body:
symbolic interactionism, an increasingly prevalent theoretical base
of contemporary sociology derived from the pragmatism of writers
such as John Dewey, William James, Charles Peirce, Charles Cooley
and George Herbert Mead. The authors argue that, from an
interactionist perspective, the body is much more than a tangible,
corporeal object - it is a vessel of great significance to the
individual and society. From this perspective, body, self and
social interaction are intimately interrelated and constantly
reconfigured. The collection constitutes a unique anthology of
empirical research on the body, from health and illness to
sexuality, from beauty and imagery to bodily performance in sport
and art, and from mediated communication to plastic surgery. The
contributions are informed by innovative interactionist theory,
offering fresh insights into one of the fastest growing
sub-disciplines of sociology and cultural studies.
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