Tattooed: The Sociogenesis of a Body Art

by Michael Atkinson

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Tattoos have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among young people. While tattooing is used as a symbol of personal identity and social communication, there has been little sociological study of the phenomenon. In Tattooed: The Sociogenesis of a Body Art , tattoo enthusiasts share their stories about their bodies and tattooing experiences. Michael Atkinson shows how enthusiasts negotiate and celebrate their 'difference' as it...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0802087779

ISBN13:9780802087775

Release Date:July 2003

Publisher:University of Toronto Press

Length:376 Pages

Weight:1.34 lbs.

Dimensions:1.2" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Art Arts, Music & Photography Body Art & Tattoo Social Science Social Sciences

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