| Description |
xii, 177 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
1. An unacceptable body -- 2. Narratives of the self -- 3. Pink advocacy : camaraderie, competition and the making of a breast cancer career -- 4. Practices and prostheses -- 5. Breast reconstruction -- 6. Conclusions |
| Summary |
"Drawing on a detailed empirical study of a group of women recovering from breast cancer, the book moves beyond individual experiences to examine the politics of the choices available to women and what constrains and influences those choices. This approach provides a powerful analysis of the decision-making dilemmas facing women after breast-cancer surgery, and the socio-political context in which their decisions about breast restoration are made."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references ( pages 164-175) and index |
| Subject |
Breast -- Cancer -- Psychological aspects.
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Breast Neoplasms -- psychology.
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Mastectomy -- psychology.
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Body Image.
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Feminism.
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Mammaplasty -- psychology.
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Self Concept.
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| LC no. |
2005058645 |
| ISBN |
1403999007 (hbk.) |
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9781403999009 |
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9781403999009 (hbk.) |
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