This is a collection of essays which focuses on the representation of women's bodies in historical and contemporary cultures. It discusses recent books on the subject, and compares the two different approaches to the body adopted by the soft-porn magazine For Women, and the women's monthly Cosmopolitan. It also examines TV cult figures, such as the comic body exemplified by comedienne Joe Brand, and situation comedies such as Absolutely Fabulous.
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This is a collection of essays which focuses on the representation of women's bodies in historical and contemporary cultures. It discusses recent books on the subject, and compares the two different approaches to the body adopted by the soft-porn magazine For Women, and the women's monthly Cosmopolitan. It also examines TV cult figures, such as the comic body exemplified by comedienne Joe Brand, and situation comedies such as Absolutely Fabulous.
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Add this copy of Women's Bodies: Discipline and Transgression to cart. $30.73, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1999 by Cassell.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 9780304339624.
