Very short introductions the body

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The human body is thought of conventionally as a biological entity, with its longevity, morbidity, size and even appearance determined by genetic factors immune to the influence of society or culture. Since the mid-1980s, however, there has been a rising awareness of how our bodies, and our perception of them, are influenced by the social, cultural and material contexts in which humans live. Drawing on studies of sex and gender, education, governance, the economy, and religion, Chris Shilling demonstrates how our physical being allows us to affect the material and virtual world around us, yet also enables governments to shape and direct our thoughts and actions. Revealing how social relationships, cultural images, and technological and medical advances shape our perceptions and awareness, he exposes the limitations of traditional Western traditions of thought that elevate the mind over the body as that which defines us as human. Dealing with issues ranging from cosmetic and transplant surgery, the performance of gendered identities, the commodification of bodies and body parts, and the violent consequences of competing conceptions of the body as sacred, Shilling provides a compelling account of why body matters present contemporary societies with a series of urgent and inescapable challenges. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Body

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In this very short introduction chris shilling considers the social significance of the human body and the importance of the body to individual and collective identities he examines how bodies not only shape but are shaped by the social cultural and material contexts in which humans live the hu Uiterlijk 22 november in huis .. MEER INFO

Very Short Introductions - Nutrition

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Nutrition is a topic of wide interest and importance in spite of growing understanding of the underlying biochemistry and health campaigns such as five a day increasing obesity and reported food allergies and eating disorders as well as the widely advertised supposed benefits of food supplem Direct beschikbaar .. MEER INFO

Nutrition

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There is much conflicting information about diet and health with issues such as obesity and food allergies increasing worldwide despite healthy eating campaigns such as five a day in this very short introduction david bender provides a simple but authoritative guide to the main principles of hu Uiterlijk 22 november in huis .. MEER INFO

Taal: en

Bindwijze: E-book

Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 28 januari 2016

Ebook Formaat: Adobe ePub

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Hoofdauteur: Chris Shilling

Hoofduitgeverij: Oup Oxford

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EAN: 9780191059490

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