Creating Beauty To Cure the Soul Race and Psychology In the Shaping Of Aesthetic Surgery

Durham and London: Duke University Press. 1998. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Fine condition in a Near Fine Dustjacket - DJ now protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. An excellent copy in 'as new' condition. xii, 179 pages. A cultural history of the connections between beauty of the body and happiness of mind. Entertains an array of… Read more about this item

Duke University Press, 1998. Black cloth with silver lettering on spine. 179 pages.. First. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Durham, NC:: Duke University Press, 1998., 1998. 8vo. xii, 179, [1] pp. Index. Black silver-stamped cloth, dust jacket. Near fine. "Why do physicians who've taken the Hippocratic Oath willingly cut into seemingly healthy patients? How do you measure the success of surgery aimed at making someone happier by altering his or her body? Sander L. Gilman explores such… Read more about this item