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Body Knowledge and Control: Studies in the Sociology of Education and Physical Culture
Paperback
Main Details
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Body Knowledge and Control: Studies in the Sociology of Education and Physical Culture
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by John Evans
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Edited by Brian Davies
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Edited by Jan Wright
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback | | Pages:272 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
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| Category/Genre | Fitness and diet
Cosmetics, hair and beauty |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780415306454
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| Classifications | Dewey:306.483 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
black & white illustrations
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Taylor & Francis Ltd
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| Imprint |
Routledge
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| Publication Date |
23 October 2003 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This text looks at how contemporary societies are besotted with the "body", its size, shape and "health", and how governments, business and the popular media spend and earn fortunes encouraging populations to get healthy, eat properly, exercise daily and get thin.
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