The Chosen Body The Politics of the Body in Israeli Society |
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| Author:
| Weiss, Meira |
| Series title: | Contraversions: Jews and Other Differences Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8047-3272-7 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2002 |
| Publisher: | Stanford University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $120.00 |
Book Description:
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This book examines how the social and cultural paradigms of contemporary Israel are articulated through the body, constructing a panoramic view of how the Israeli body is chosen, regulated, cared for, and ultimately made perfect.
This book examines how the social and cultural paradigms of contemporary Israel are articulated through the body, constructing a panoramic view of how the Israeli body is chosen, regulated, cared for, and ultimately made perfect.