The Oxford Handbook of the Sociology of Body and Embodiment by Natalie Boero
The Oxford Handbook of the Sociology of Body and Embodiment introduces the sociological research methods and subjects that are key to the growing field of body and embodiment studies. With an emphasis on empirical evidence and diverse lived experiences, this handbook demonstrates how studying the bodily offers unique insights into a range of social norms, institutions, and practices.
Natalie Boero is a professor of Sociology at San Jose State University. Her work focuses on body size, healthcare inequalities, and qualitative methodology. Her current research focuses on illness narratives of dialysis patients with end-stage renal disease. Her work has appeared in Body and Society, Qualitative Sociology, and Fat Studies. She is the author of Killer Fat (2012).
Katherine Mason is an assistant professor of Sociology and Women's & Gender Studies at Wheaton College (Massachusetts). She researches health and body inequalities, focusing on how people's care and cultivation of their bodies serves as a vector for the reproduction of social stratification. Her work has appeared in Social Problems, Fat Studies, and Sexuality Research and Social Policy.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780190842475 |
| ISBN 10 | 0190842474 |
| Title | The Oxford Handbook of the Sociology of Body and Embodiment |
| Author | Natalie Boero |
| Series | Oxford Handbooks |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2021-01-12 |
| Number of pages | 536 |
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