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Discover the captivating world of medical travel with 'Beautyscapes.' This brand-new book delves into the global phenomenon of **international medical travel** (IMT), focusing on patient-consumers who seek **cosmetic surgery** abroad. Highlighting their journeys and the complex relationships with surgeons and facilitators, this comprehensive guide provides rich ethnographic insights into the **cosmetic surgery tourism** experience. Spanning stories from regions like Australia, China, and Europe, it offers a unique perspective on the motivations and challenges faced by those seeking **affordable cosmetic procedures**. Written with both empirical depth and theoretical sophistication, 'Beautyscapes' is essential for students and researchers grappling with the implications of **globalization** and mobility in health care. Its engaging narrative and the voices of real individuals elevate it from a mere academic text to an engaging read for anyone curious about the dynamics of **medical tourism**. Whether you are an academic specializing in sociology, anthropology, or just a reader interested in global practices, 'Beautyscapes' presents an invaluable resource that invites personal interpretation and reflection. Enjoy free shipping on this insightful publication, which will be delivered within 6 weeks of order placement. Explore the intricate dance of global health care and personal ambition today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526155818
Year: 2021
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
Beautyscapes explores the global phenomenon of international medical travel, focusing on patient-consumers seeking cosmetic surgery outside their home country and on those who enable them to access treatment abroad, including surgeons and facilitators.
It documents the journeys of those who travel for treatment abroad, as well as the nature and power relations of the IMT industry. Empirically rich and theoretically sophisticated, Beautyscapes draws on key themes of interest to students and researchers interested in globalisation and mobility to explain the nature and growing popularity of cosmetic surgery tourism.
Richly illustrated with ethnographic material and with the voices of those directly involved in cosmetic surgery tourism, Beautyscapes explores cosmetic surgery journeys from Australia and China to East-Asia and from the UK to Europe and North Africa.
'Perhaps most importantly, this book is a good read. e characters are bright and affecting. Contradictions are brought to the fore and left unresolved, leaving the reader space to draw their own interpretations. It speaks particularly to the interests of scholars and students from sociology, STS, critical geography and anthropology, but will be useful to anyone who is curious about examining how global networks of practice form and hold together.' – Sociology of Health & Illness
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526155818
Year: 2021
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
Beautyscapes explores the global phenomenon of international medical travel, focusing on patient-consumers seeking cosmetic surgery outside their home country and on those who enable them to access treatment abroad, including surgeons and facilitators.
It documents the journeys of those who travel for treatment abroad, as well as the nature and power relations of the IMT industry. Empirically rich and theoretically sophisticated, Beautyscapes draws on key themes of interest to students and researchers interested in globalisation and mobility to explain the nature and growing popularity of cosmetic surgery tourism.
Richly illustrated with ethnographic material and with the voices of those directly involved in cosmetic surgery tourism, Beautyscapes explores cosmetic surgery journeys from Australia and China to East-Asia and from the UK to Europe and North Africa.
'Perhaps most importantly, this book is a good read. e characters are bright and affecting. Contradictions are brought to the fore and left unresolved, leaving the reader space to draw their own interpretations. It speaks particularly to the interests of scholars and students from sociology, STS, critical geography and anthropology, but will be useful to anyone who is curious about examining how global networks of practice form and hold together.' – Sociology of Health & Illness