Skintight : an anatomy of cosmetic surgery
"Skintight argues that cosmetic surgery is the most provocative and controversial aspect of a new "makeover culture". Shows such as Ten Years Younger and Extreme Makeover demonstrate that "fixing" the body is a way to improve lifestyle and uncover true identity. Meanwhile, celebrities such as Michael Jackson and Jocelyn Wildenstein demonstrate the horrors of extreme surgical alteration." "Presenting a multidisciplinary approach, and examining a wide range of popular culture case studies from women's magazines, television, architecture and the Internet among others, Skintight dissects the realities of cosmetic surgery and culture."--BOOK JACKET
Print Book, English, 2008
Berg, Oxford, 2008