Where are we at with studies of Body & Society? What are the key
accomplishments in the field? This book provides the clearest and most
comprehensive account of work in this area to date. Based on a novel
theory of action it surveys the terrain by arguing that human
identity, social relationships and moral figurations develop as a
result of people living in and seeking to reach beyond the limits of
their bodily being. From this starting point the author undertakes a
series of studies on sport, transgenderism, migration, illness,
survival and belief which illuminate the relationship between bodily
change and action. The book provides an unrivalled survey of theory
and empirical research and explores the hitherto neglected tradition
of American ′body studies′. Wide in scope, systematic and
incisive the book represents a landmark addition to the field of
studies in body and society.
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ISBN
9781473903784
Publisert
2015
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Vendor
Sage Publications Ltd (UK)
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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