Managing the body beauty, health, and fitness in Britain, 1880-1939 /

'Managing the Body' explores the emergence of modern male and female bodies within the context of debates about racial fitness and active citizenship in Britain from the 1880s until 1939.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Zweiniger-Bargielowska, Ina
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2010.
Subjects:
Physical fitness > Social aspects > Great Britain > History > 19th century.
Physical fitness > Social aspects > Great Britain > History > 20th century.
Body image > Great Britain > History > 19th century.
Body image > Great Britain > History > 20th century.
Gender identity > Great Britain > History > 19th century.
Gender identity > Great Britain > History > 20th century.
Physical education and training > Great Britain > History > 19th century.
Physical education and training > Great Britain > History > 20th century.
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Description
Summary:'Managing the Body' explores the emergence of modern male and female bodies within the context of debates about racial fitness and active citizenship in Britain from the 1880s until 1939.
Item Description:On-campus only: no User ID or password required
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 394 p.) : ill.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191594878 (ebook) :

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