The Social and Political Body

The Social and Political Body
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Publisher : Guilford Press
Total Pages : 242
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ISBN-10 : 1572301406
ISBN-13 : 9781572301405
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Book Synopsis The Social and Political Body by : Theodore R. Schatzki

Download or read book The Social and Political Body written by Theodore R. Schatzki and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with the provocative premise that the body is the anchor of the social order, this book delves into the multidimensional relationship between sociopolitical bodies and human bodies. It explores the way that prevailing economic and political institutions affect our experience of our physical selves and, in turn, the ways that our bodily senses, energies, activities and desires reinforce or challenge the status quo.


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