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- 174 pages
- Reading time
- 7 hours
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The book explores the pervasive theme of self-transformation in contemporary society, highlighting how various media—such as shopping, makeover shows, online diets, and health campaigns—shape perceptions of the body. It examines how these images create a sense of urgency for personal change, positioning transformation as essential for achieving a better future. By analyzing these cultural screens, the work reveals the interconnectedness of self-image and societal expectations in the quest for improvement and fulfillment.
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Transforming Images, Rebecca Coleman
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Transforming Images
- Subtitle
- Screens, Affect, Futures
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rebecca Coleman
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Publisher
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 174
- ISBN13
- 9780415678841
- Description
- The book explores the pervasive theme of self-transformation in contemporary society, highlighting how various media—such as shopping, makeover shows, online diets, and health campaigns—shape perceptions of the body. It examines how these images create a sense of urgency for personal change, positioning transformation as essential for achieving a better future. By analyzing these cultural screens, the work reveals the interconnectedness of self-image and societal expectations in the quest for improvement and fulfillment.