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

• Autore: Crossley Nick <1968->
• Pubblicazione: Maidenhead, Berkshire, England ; ; New York, : Open University Press, c2006
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (173 p.)
• Disciplina: 306.4
• Soggetto topico: Body image; Human body - Social aspects; Body schema
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: Reflexive embodiment in contemporary society
• ISBN: 1-281-12914-3; 9786611129149; 0-335-22962-X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910451343903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Sociology and social change.