Key Concepts in Body and Society
eBook - ePub

Key Concepts in Body and Society

  1. 224 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Key Concepts in Body and Society

About this book

"This is a very useful book outlining the key concepts of the body in society. It is easy to read and provides useful examples, making it ideal for students across a range of social science disciplines."
- Dr Sharron Hinchliff, Sheffield University


"Cregan has achieved something distinct: an account of the sociology of the body which incorporates both theory and empirical studies, which demonstrates excellent coverage of an ever expanding field, and which is written in an accessible style... An intelligent treatment and account of the sociology of the body, which I look forward to incorporating into my teaching."
- Dr Rob Meadows, University of Surrey


"This book is a great idea. It provides a thorough, accessible and interesting introduction to the most important concepts in the sociology of the body. Students new to this area will find it invaluable."
- Professor Deborah Lupton, University of Sydney

This book provides a clear, focused road map to the study of the body in society. It defines, explains and applies core topics relating to the human body demonstrating how we approach it as a social phenomenon. Each concept:

  • Includes an easy to understand definition
  • Provides real-world examples
  • Gives suggestions for further reading
  • Is carefully cross-referenced to other related concepts.
Written to meet the needs of the modern student, this book offers the basic materials, tools and guidance needed study and write about the body.

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Yes, you can access Key Concepts in Body and Society by Kate Cregan,SAGE Publications Ltd in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Sociology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. About the Author
  6. Introduction
  7. Ageing and Childhood
  8. Anorexia/Bulimia/Obesity
  9. Appearance and Beauty
  10. Civilizing Processes
  11. Class/Caste
  12. Clothing
  13. Colonialism/Post-colonialism
  14. Consumption
  15. Cyborgs
  16. Death and Dying
  17. Difference
  18. Disability/Ability
  19. Discourse
  20. Dualism
  21. Emotion
  22. Feminism
  23. Food and Eating
  24. Gender/Sex
  25. Genetics
  26. Gesture and Habits
  27. Habitus
  28. Health and Illness
  29. Identity
  30. Media and Representation
  31. Medicine and Science
  32. Modification/Dysmorphias
  33. Nature/Culture
  34. Pain
  35. Performativity
  36. Phenomenology
  37. Power
  38. Private and Public
  39. Psychoanalysis
  40. Queer
  41. Race/Ethnicity
  42. Religion
  43. Reproduction
  44. Sexuality
  45. Sport
  46. Technology
  47. Violence
  48. Work
  49. Youth and Children
  50. Glossary
  51. Bibliography