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Body talk : the material and discursive regulation of sexuality, madness and reproduction /

Psychology has traditionally examined human experience from a realist perspective, focusing on observable 'facts'. This is especially so in areas of psychology which focus on the body, such as sexuality, madness or reproduction. In contrast, many sociologists, anthropologists and feminists...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Ussher, Jane M., 1961- (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Routledge, 1997.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Psychology has traditionally examined human experience from a realist perspective, focusing on observable 'facts'. This is especially so in areas of psychology which focus on the body, such as sexuality, madness or reproduction. In contrast, many sociologists, anthropologists and feminists have focused exclusively on the cultural and communicative aspects of 'the body' treating it purely as an object constructed within socio-cultural discourse. This new collection of sophisticated discursive analyses explores this divide from a variety of theoretical standpoints, including psychoanalysis, s.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xii, 254 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781134740925
1134740921
0203277325
9780203277324
9786610328505
6610328501