The body /
Nick J. Fox.
- v, 231 pages ; 22 cm.
- Key themes in health & social care .
- Key themes in health & social care. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- The biological body -- The social body -- What can a body do? -- The body in health and illness -- Desire and the body -- The managed body -- Caring bodies -- The body and technology.
"This book provides an accessible and informative account of the importance of the body for the caring professions. It offers a clear description of the latest theoretical perspectives, weaving the natural and social body into one. The book focuses on specific aspects such as health and illness, ageing, gender and sexuality, consumption, care, and medical technology."--Back cover.