The Quantification of Bodies in Health

The Quantification of Bodies in Health
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Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-10 : 9781800718838
ISBN-13 : 1800718837
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Book Synopsis The Quantification of Bodies in Health by : Btihaj Ajana

Download or read book The Quantification of Bodies in Health written by Btihaj Ajana and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-06 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Quantification of Bodies in Health aims to deepen understanding of the quantification of the body and of the role of self-tracking practices in everyday life. It brings together authors working at the intersection of philosophy, sociology, history, psychology, and digital culture.


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