The Body: A Very Short Introduction
(Part of the Oxford's Very Short Introductions series Series)
No Customer Reviews
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
The human body is thought of conventionally as a biological entity, with its longevity, morbidity, size and even appearance determined by genetic factors immune to the influence of society or culture. Since the mid-1980s, however, there has been a rising awareness of how our bodies, and our perception of them, are influenced by the social, cultural and material contexts in which humans live. Drawing on studies of sex and gender, education,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0198739036
ISBN13:9780198739036
Release Date:March 2016
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Length:144 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 4.3" x 6.8"
Customer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
