Sex, violence and the body: The erotics of wounding

Viv Burr* (Editor), Jeff Hearn (Editor)

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Abstract

This unique book examines the relationship between wounding and sexuality, bringing together issues around sexuality, gender, power, violence and representations. Drawing on a range of disciplines including cultural and media studies, sociology and psychology, it explores social practices such as S&M, cosmetic surgery and 'extreme' sports.

Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationBasingstoke
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Number of pages242
ISBN (Print)9780230549340, 9781349361823
ISBN (Electronic)9780230228399
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
MoE publication typeC2 Edited book

Keywords

  • 514,1 Sociology

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