Changing Bodies

1st Edition

Habit, Crisis and Creativity

Chris Shilling
eISBN-13: 9781473903784

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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.<br/>
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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. <br/>
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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.

ISBNs 1473903785, 9781473903784, 9781412908313, 9781412908320
Language English
Number of Pages 216
Edition 1st