The body has come to occupy a central place in cultural history, with
historians consistently exploring such themes as the history of
disease, disability, beauty, and sexuality. This engaging and concise
book offers a clear introduction to the history of the body,
introducing a wide array of conceptual approaches to the field. It
delineates the topic of body history and its origins in cultural
history and gender history, distinguishing it from related disciplines
such as the history of the self, the history of medicine, the history
of emotion and gender history. Bringing in a wealth of
thought-provoking examples from historical writing, it goes on to
explore a range of themes, including racism, anorexia, gender and
sexuality, psychoanalysis and agency. With further reading and
explanations of key concepts provided throughout, this wide-ranging
yet accessible text is the first introductory book to address this
vibrant field from a theoretical perspective. It is ideal for students
of historiography, medical history or the history of the body.
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ISBN
9781352007695
Publisert
2019
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Vendor
Bloomsbury Academic
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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