Altering the Body/Altering Communication | A Qualitative Research on the Effects of Body Modification on Social Interactions

Julianne R. Friesen

ISBN 10: 3659554111 / ISBN 13: 9783659554117

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2014

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Altering the Body/Altering Communication | A Qualitative Research on the Effects of Body Modification on Social Interactions | Julianne R. Friesen | Taschenbuch | 132 S. | Englisch | 2014 | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing | EAN 9783659554117 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Altering the Body/Altering Communication | A Qualitative Research on the Effects of Body Modification on Social Interactions
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659554111
• ISBN 13: 9783659554117
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 9D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 9 millimeters depth
• Weight: 215 grams
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Synopsis

From modified athletes to celebrities to tattoo-themed television shows, tattoos and piercings seem to be as popular as ever. But what effects are tattoos and piercings having on our communication with others? This research examines some of the effects of body modification on social interactions. By using the theory of communication accommodation and conducting interviews with modified individuals through the critical incident technique, this research strives to understand why people want to modify their bodies, the impacts their modifications have had on their life, and how social interactions with others have changed since modifying their bodies.

About the Author

In 2013, Julianne graduated with her Masters in Communication Studies from the University of Wyoming. Currently, she is an eCommerce Marketing Specialist for F+W, a content and eCommerce company. She plans to continue researching how body modification is changing the way we perceive and communicate with others.