Lee Monaghan Boeken

The book delves into the bodybuilding subculture, shedding light on the experiences and perspectives of bodybuilders amidst growing societal acceptance of fitness and active lifestyles. It addresses the complexities of bodybuilding, including the stigma surrounding drug use and associated risks. Through participant observation and interviews, the author provides an in-depth look at the motivations, challenges, and community dynamics within the bodybuilding world, challenging misconceptions and highlighting the nuances of this often-misunderstood activity.

Systematically explains the concepts that have preoccupied medical sociologists from its inception, and which have shaped the field as it exists today.