The Chosen Body: The Politics of the Body in Israeli Society

This book examines how the social and cultural paradigms of contemporary Israel are articulated through the body, constructing a panoramic view of how the Israeli body is chosen, regulated, cared for, and ultimately made perfect.

Author: Meira Weiss
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Published: 11/15/2004
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.54h x 5.90w x 0.43d
ISBN: 9780804750806

About the Author
Meira Weiss is Associate Professor of Sociology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.