The Media And Body Image: If Looks Could Kill

Although it has become popular to blame the media for extolling unrealistic female body images, little academic work has addressed the issue. This book, drawing together literature from sociology, gender studies and psychology, offers a broad discussion of the topic in the context of socio-cultural change, gender politics, and self-identity.

• | By (Author): Maggie Wykes
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• | Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
• | Publication Date: Dec 18, 2004
• | Country of Publication: United States
• | Number of Pages: 256 pages
• | Language: Not available
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0007233485
• | ISBN-13: 9780761942481