Body matters: essays on the sociology of the body. Author: Scott, Sue & David Morgan Published: 1993 The study of the body has developed rapidly in the social sciences and humanities, and this collection of essays reflects the exciting ferment of ideas and reseach that has taken place. Diverse themes are covered: sex therapy, prostitution, the male body, the management of children and food, contemporary dance, body building, and images of lesbianism. 'Body matters' demonstrates the links with central issues of sociological theory, concluding that the study of the body is not an esoteric specialism, but a central strand in modern social thought. |
