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Critical Readings in Bodybuilding

Niall Richardson editor Adam Locks editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:27th Jul '11

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Critical Readings in Bodybuilding cover

In recent years the ‘body’ has become one of the most popular areas of study in the arts, humanities and social sciences. Bodybuilding, in particular, continues to be of interest to scholars of gender, media, film, cultural studies and sociology. However, there is surprisingly little scholarship available on contemporary bodybuilding. Critical Readings in Bodybuilding is the first collection to address the contemporary practice of bodybuilding, especially the way in which the activity has become increasingly more extreme and to consider much neglected debates of gender, eroticism, and sexuality related to the activity. Featuring the leading scholars of bodybuilding and the body as well as emerging voices, this volume will be a key addition to the fields of Sociology, Sport Studies, and Cultural Studies.

"Recommended." - Choice"I think that this is an excellent book that provides many insights into an ‘exotic’ and much-debated culture and practice, and I do recommend it."– Dr. Kjell E. Eriksson, Managing Editor, Scandinavian Sport Studies Forum, published in idrottsforum.org

ISBN: 9780415878524

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 660g

262 pages