Body Art

By: Brian Brown, Virginia Kuulei Berndt

Write A Review

Paperback | 18 September 2023

At a Glance

Paperback
144 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
21.6 x 13.8 x 1.3

Paperback

RRP $41.99

$39.90

or 4 interest-free payments of $9.97 with

In Stock and Aims to ship in 1-2 business days

Body art, especially tattoos and piercings, has enjoyed an explosion of interest in recent years. However, the response of many health professionals and researchers to this phenomenon is often negative, as body art continues to be associated with issues ranging from ill mental health to offending behaviors.

Arguing for a reappraisal of the diverse range of practices that fall under this heading, Brian Brown and Virginia Kuulei Berndt reconsider body art as an underappreciated yet accessible source for mental and physical wellbeing. How, they ask, does body art open up new sources of community, sociality, and aesthetics? How is it used for the reclamation of one’s body, as a marker of success or accomplishment, or for building friendships? How does participation in these practices impact the health and wellbeing of body artists themselves?

Providing a radical rethink that integrates tattoos and other body modifications within health, wellbeing, and positive psychology, Body Art disrupts the narrative of stigmatisation that so often surrounds these practices to welcome a broader discussion of the benefits they can offer.

About the Authors

Brian Brown is Professor of Health Communication in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at De Montfort University, UK.

Virginia Kuulei Berndt is Assistant Professor of Sociology in the Department of Social Sciences at Texas A&M International University, USA.

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.