This book is intended to be a theoretical contribution to the sociology of the body and the
rapidly expanding field of 'body studies'. In what follows I examine the changing status of the …

Theory, Culture & Society caters for the resurgence of interest in culture within contemporary
social science and the humanities. Building on the heritage of classical social theory, the …

Demonstrates how developments in diet, sexuality, reproductive technology, genetic
engineering and sports science have made the body a site for social alternatives and …

Theory, Culture & Society caters for the resurgence of interest in culture within contemporary
social science and the humanities. Building on the heritage of classical social theory, the …

" Great to have a new edition-this is essential reading and provides a clear, accessible yet
original overview of social theory and the body."-Sarah Nettleton, University of York" Lucidly …

This updated edition of the bestselling text retains all the strengths of the first edition. Chris
Shilling: provides a critical survey of the field; demonstrates how developments in diet …

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Demonstrates how developments in diet, sexuality, reproductive technology, genetic
engineering and sports science have made the body a site for social alternatives and …