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KEY CONCEPTS IN BODY AND SOCIETY
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| By: |
Kate Cregan |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£118.00 |
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£106.20 |
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£11.80 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1847875432 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781847875433 |
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| Publisher: |
SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
5 September, 2012 |
| Series: |
Sage Key Concepts Series |
| Pages: |
224 |
| Description: |
Clear, focused and informative, this student friendly text is the perfect introduction to a diverse field. Written by an acknowledged authority, it defines, applies and explains the core topics needed to understand the body in modern society. |
| Synopsis: |
"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 SydneyThis 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 definitionProvides real-world examplesGives suggestions for further readingIs 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. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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