The story of how credit and cosmetic surgery have created a subprime mortgage crisis of the body.
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.
- ISBN10 0807003239
- ISBN13 9780807003237
- Publish Date 8 November 2011 (first published 28 December 2010)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Beacon Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 248
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780807003237