| Author/Contributor(s): | Essig, Laurie |
| Publisher: | Beacon Press |
| Date: | 11/8/2011 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
In this provocative book, sociologist Laurie Essig traces the history of plastic surgery, tracks the effect of fashion and porn on our desire to "fix" ourselves, and explores our image- and youth-obsessed culture. In over two hundred interviews of plastic surgeons and surgery recipients, Essig creates an unforgettable portrait of contemporary America. American Plastic is a powerful and original commentary on the relationship between cosmetic surgery, credit, and culture.