Cosmetic Surgery Narratives

Cosmetic Surgery Narratives
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 254
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ISBN-10 : 9781137284785
ISBN-13 : 1137284781
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Book Synopsis Cosmetic Surgery Narratives by : Debra Gimlin

Download or read book Cosmetic Surgery Narratives written by Debra Gimlin and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-10-23 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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