Skintight - Couverture souple

Jones, Meredith

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 184520669X ISBN 13 : 9781845206697

Editeur : Berg Publishers, 2008

Synopsis

Cosmetic surgery is everywhere: we are surrounded by altered, enhanced, skinny and stretched celebrities, in a hyped media culture that focuses increasingly on the body beautiful. Once only associated with the rich and famous, cosmetic surgery is now widely available, advertised in magazines, doctors' surgeries, and even on television. In some parts of the world it has become an aesthetic and cultural norm, yet remains deeply troubling for many. Skintight argues that cosmetic surgery is the most provocative and controversial aspect of a new 'makeover culture'. Shows such as Ten Years Younger and Extreme Makeover demonstrate that 'fixing' the body is a way to improve lifestyle and uncover true identity. Meanwhile, celebrities such as Michael Jackson and Jocelyn Wildenstein demonstrate the horrors of extreme surgical alteration. Presenting a multidisciplinary approach, and examining a wide range of popular culture case studies from women's magazines, television, architecture and the Internet amongst others, Skintight dissects the realities of cosmetic surgery and culture.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Meredith Jones is based at the Institute for Interactive Media and Learning, University of Technology, Sydney.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Berg Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 184520669X
• ISBN 13: 9781845206697
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 234
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• Personne responsable: non disponible