Cosmetic Surgery Narratives: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Women's Accounts

Gimlin, Debra

This book examines British and American women's narratives of cosmetic surgery, exploring what those narratives say about the contemporary status of cosmetic surgery and 'local' ideas about its legitimate and illegitimate uses.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2012-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349368044

DOI: 10.1057/9781137284785

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 197