Debra Gimlin Volgorde van de boeken

Is any image in modern times more evocative of social change than the computer? Popular mythology ascribes extraordinary powers to computers in the ordering of human affairs

Focusing on British and American women's experiences, this book delves into narratives surrounding cosmetic surgery, highlighting how these stories reflect societal perceptions and cultural norms regarding its acceptable and unacceptable applications. It offers insights into the evolving discourse on beauty standards and personal choice in the context of modern cosmetic practices.

Presents a feminist study that argues against the idea that the popularity of body work means that women are enslaved to a male-fashioned 'beauty myth'. This title demonstrates that women actually use body work to escape that beauty myth.