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Record Nr.

UNINA9910451343903321

Autore

Crossley Nick <1968->

Titolo

Reflexive embodiment in contemporary society [[electronic resource] /] / Nick Crossley

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Maidenhead, Berkshire, England ; ; New York, : Open University Press, c2006

ISBN

1-281-12914-3

9786611129149

0-335-22962-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (173 p.)

Collana

Sociology and social change

Disciplina

306.4

Soggetti

Body image

Human body - Social aspects

Body schema

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [144]-151) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front cover; Half title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Series editor's preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part 1 Reviewing the field; Chapter 1 Identity, individualism and risk; Chapter 2 Civilization, informalization and distinction; Chapter 3 Power,resistance and discipline; Chapter 4 Consumption, gender and the fashion-beauty complex; Part 2 Rethinking reflexive embodiment; Introduction to part two; Chapter 5 Obesity crisis; Chapter 6 Blind spots, the absent body and being-for-other; Chapter 7 I, me and the other; Chapter 8 Reflexive body techniques and social networks

Chapter 9 Mapping reflexive embodimentConclusion; References; Index; Back cover

Sommario/riassunto

Explores the concept of reflexive embodiment, how we, as embodied beings, reflect upon our own embodiment. This book considers the ways in which we modify and maintain our bodies, from brushing our teeth and washing our face through to tattooing and bodybuilding. It also evaluates competing claims on embodiment and suggests alternative approaches.