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Drawing on Norbert Elias' figurational sociology, the book explores the motivations behind the widespread choice of tattooing as a means of body modification for identity construction. Utilizing interviews and observations from tattoo studios and conventions, it delves into the cultural and social dynamics that influence individuals' decisions to get tattooed, offering insights into the significance of tattoos in personal and collective identity formation.
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Tattooing in Contemporary Society, Michael Rees
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- 2023
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- Subtitle
- Identity and Authenticity
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Rees
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 164
- ISBN13
- 9781032171630
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- Drawing on Norbert Elias' figurational sociology, the book explores the motivations behind the widespread choice of tattooing as a means of body modification for identity construction. Utilizing interviews and observations from tattoo studios and conventions, it delves into the cultural and social dynamics that influence individuals' decisions to get tattooed, offering insights into the significance of tattoos in personal and collective identity formation.