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Cosmetic Surgery Narratives - by Debra Gimlin (Hardcover)
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- This book examines British and American women's narratives of cosmetic surgery, exploring what those narratives say about the contemporary status of cosmetic surgery and 'local' ideas about its legitimate and illegitimate uses.
- About the Author: DEBRA GIMLIN is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Aberdeen, UK.
- 197 Pages
- Medical, Surgery
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Book Synopsis
This book examines British and American women's narratives of cosmetic surgery, exploring what those narratives say about the contemporary status of cosmetic surgery and 'local' ideas about its legitimate and illegitimate uses.Review Quotes
"Cosmetic Surgery Narratives is an excellent addition to a body of work that moves beyond the structure versus agency debates that have previously dominated feminist discussions of cosmetic surgery, drawing attention to an area that warrants further interest and research." - Feminist Review
About the Author
DEBRA GIMLIN is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Aberdeen, UK. She is the author of Body Work: Beauty and Self-Image in American Culture and co-editor (with David Inglis) of Globalization and Food.Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.6 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 197
Genre: Medical
Sub-Genre: Surgery
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Format: Hardcover
Author: Debra Gimlin
Language: English
Street Date: October 23, 2012
TCIN: 1006479492
UPC: 9780230579385
Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-5343
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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