The Body and Social Theory
- Chris Shilling - University of Kent, UK
Unrivalled in its clarity and coverage, this sparkling new edition of Chris Shilling's classic text is a masterful account of the emergence and development of body matters in sociology and related disciplines.
A timely, well reasoned response to current concerns and controversies across the globe, it provides chapter-by-chapter coverage of the major theories, approaches and studies conducted in the field. Each chapter has been revised and updated, with new discussions of 'action network theory', bodywork, pragmatism, the global resurgence of religious identities, 'new genetics', biological citizenship, and figurations of the living and dead.
Packed full of critical analysis and relevant empirical studies the book engages with the major classical and contemporary theories within body studies including the:
Naturalistic
Constructionist
Structuralist
Realist
Interactionist
Feminist
Phenomenological
Original, logical and indispensible, this is a must-have title for students and researchers engaged with the study of the body.
a very useful text for those wanting to explore the social theories surrounding the body. This will be useful across health professionals
This is a really intersting book and well presented. It makes good links as the title suggests between the Body and Social Theory - it is good to show alternative approaches to looking at social theory but is a more focussed than a general text book
Very good and comprehensive book. Lacks some psychological aspects in the field though.
Sage College Publishing
