Format:
1 online resource
ISBN:
9781315551463
,
9781317011699
,
9781317011705
Series Statement:
Gender, bodies and transformation
Content:
1. Introduction : the weight of looks -- 2. Threatening information : politics of fear in the news -- 3. Inciting transformation : dieting away disgust and shame -- 4. Disturbing incongruity : laughter as corporeal training -- 5. Intruding explosions : stretching bodies and death -- 6. Affirming positivity : desire and fat acceptance -- 7. Expanding body images : conclusion.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages [209]-231) and index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781472413062
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781138249226
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9781472413062
Language:
English
DOI:
10.4324/9781315551463
