Routledge The Lived Body - Sociology of Embodiment Textbook

The Lived Body: Sociological Themes, Embodied Issues provides a fresh perspective on human embodiment. Published by Routledge, this text serves as an ideal resource for undergraduate students enrolled in the growing number of courses focused on the sociology of the body. The authors introduce a new approach called Embodied Sociology. This method places embodiment at the center of sociological study rather than treating it as a peripheral topic. By moving away from traditional dualist legacies, the book offers a modern framework for understanding how the body relates to social structures and identity. Readers will engage with a critical examination of key thinkers. The text assesses the ideas of Marx, Freud, Foucault, Giddens, Deleuze, Guattari, Irigary, and Grosz through the lens of bodily themes and issues. This academic resource explores new areas of research to help students grasp the complexities of the human experience within a sociological context.