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Loading... In the Flesh: The Cultural Politics of Body Modificationby Victoria Pitts
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Through an interview-based study, Victoria Pitts has researched the subcultural milieu of contemporary body modification, focusing on the ways sexuality, gender and ethnicity are being reconfigured through new body technologies - not only tattooing, but piercing, cyberpunk and such 'neotribal' practices as scarification. She interprets the stories of sixteen body modifiers (as well as some subcultural magazines and films) using the tools of feminist and queer theory. Pitts not only covers a hot topic but also situates it in a theoretical context. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)391.65Social sciences Customs, Etiquette, Folklore Costume and personal appearance Care of person; Bathing; ToiletLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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As a whole, Pitts' study is comprehensive and worth pursuing for anyone interested in the topics under discussion. Her inclusion of debates (and counter-points) make for a well-rounded overview that outlines objective ground while still clearly showing the more subjective concerns that she holds, as well as the concerns and voices made clear by those directly engaged in body modifications.
If you're interested, this is indeed absolutely recommended. ( )