TY - BOOK AU - Fox,Nicholas J. TI - The body T2 - Key themes in health & social care SN - 0745651232 AV - HM636 .F69 2012 U1 - 306.4613 23 PY - 2012/// CY - Cambridge PB - Polity Press KW - Human body KW - Social aspects N1 - 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 N2 - "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 ER -