Body, the: social process and cultural theory
Éditeur :
SAGE Publications Inc
ISBN :
9780803984134
Date de publication :
10 janv. 1991
Dimensions :
21,6 x 13,8 cm
Poids :
500 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This challenging volume reasserts the centrality of the body within social theory as a means to understanding the complex interrelations between nature, culture and society. The importance of a theoretical understanding of the body to social and cultural analysis of contemporary societies is demonstrated through specific case studies.