After reading this book it will be more difficult to do the sociology ofwork and the sociology of the body in the absence of the other. In some quiteexquisite w... » 

After reading this book it will be more difficult to do the sociology ofwork and the sociology of the body in the absence of the other. In some quiteexquisite ways it throws down a challenge which practitioners in both fieldswill find difficult to ignore Paul Stewart former editor of WorkEmployment and Society University of the West of EnglandBodies at Work provides the first fulllength accessible account of the bodywork relation in contemporary western societies. Bringing together fields ofsociology that have hitherto developed mainly along separate lines the bookdemonstrates the relevance of concepts developed in the sociology of the bodyfor enriching our understanding of changing patterns of work and employment.Bodies at Work begins by establishing key concerns in both the sociology of thebody and the sociology of work. Drawing on existing research the authorproceeds to examine a wide range of employment sectors industrial employmentcustomer relations health practice care work the beauty industry and sexwork. The contribution of feminist theory and research is highlightedthroughout and analyses of photographs help the reader conceptualise thechanging nature of the bodywork relationship over time. Bodies at Work helpsreaders think more clearly and creatively about how work relations shape bodilyexperience. «