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1. Debating Biology

   Edited by Gillian Bendelow, Lynda Birke, Simon Williams

   Relations between the biological and social sciences have been hotly contested and debated over the years. The uses and abuses of biology, not least to legitimate or naturalize social inequalities and to limit freedoms, have rightly been condemned. All too often, however the style of debate has...

   Published June 4th 2003 by Routledge
2. The Lived Body

   Sociological Themes, Embodied Issues

   By Gillian A. Bendelow, Simon J. Williams

   The Lived Body takes a fresh look at the notion of human embodiment and provides an ideal textbook for undergraduates on the growing number of courses on the sociology of the body.The authors propose a new approach - an 'Embodied Sociology' - one which makes embodiment central rather than...

   Published September 30th 1998 by Routledge
3. Emotions in Social Life

   Critical Themes and Contemporary Issues

   Edited by Gillian Bendelow, Simon J Williams

   In this comprehensive assessment of the sociology of emotions, scholars of international stature argue that emotions hold a crucial key to our understanding of social processes. Covers key areas such as sexuality, health and gender....

   Published November 5th 1997 by Routledge
4. Children's Health In Primary Schools

   By Sandy Barker, Gillian Bendelow, Berry Mayall, Pamela Storey, Marijcke Veltman

   Published September 18th 1996 by Routledge