Under the Knife: Cosmetic Surgery, Boundary Work, and the Pursuit of the Natural Fake

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Most women who elect to have cosmetic surgery want a "natural" outcome--a discrete alteration of the body that appears unaltered. Under the Knife examines this theme in light of a cultural paradox. Whereas women are encouraged to improve their appearance, there is also a stigma associated with those who do so via surgery.

Samantha Kwan and Jennifer Graves reveal how women negotiate their "unnatural"--but hopefully (in their view)...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1439919321

ISBN13:9781439919323

Release Date:June 2020

Publisher:Temple University Press

Length:222 Pages

Weight:0.83 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"

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Under the Knife: Cosmetic Surgery, Boundary Work, and the Pursuit of the Natural Fake

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