Body Knowledge and Control: Studies in the Sociology of Physical Education and Health
Author:   John Evans (Loughborough University, UK) ,  Brian Davies (Cardiff University, UK) ,  Jan Wright (University of Wollongong, Australia) ,  Jan Wright
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780415306454


Pages:   270
Publication Date:   23 October 2003
Format:   Paperback
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Body Knowledge and Control: Studies in the Sociology of Physical Education and Health


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This text looks at how contemporary societies are besotted with the ""body"", its size, shape and ""health"", and how governments, business and the popular media spend and earn fortunes encouraging populations to get healthy, eat properly, exercise daily and get thin.

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Author:   John Evans (Loughborough University, UK) ,  Brian Davies (Cardiff University, UK) ,  Jan Wright (University of Wollongong, Australia) ,  Jan Wright
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.385kg
ISBN:  

9780415306454


ISBN 10:   0415306450
Pages:   270
Publication Date:   23 October 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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