The Body and Society (Bryan Turne)

*The Body and Society* by Bryan Turner explores how our physical bodies are shaped by and reflect social and cultural influences. It examines how body practices, norms, and representations are central to identity, status, and power within different societies. Turner emphasizes that the body is not just biological but also a social construct, influenced by factors like gender, class, and technology. The book highlights how society, through institutions and cultural expectations, continually molds our understanding of the body, making it a key site for understanding social structures and individual experiences.