The Body Reader Edited by Lisa Jean Moore and Mary Kosut The Body Reader is a compelling, cutting-edge, and timely collection that provides a close look at the emergence of the study of the body. From prenatal genetic testing and "manscaping" to televideo cybersex and the "meth economy," this innovative work digs deep into contemporary lifestyles and current events to cover key concepts and theories about the body. A combination of classic readings and original essays, the contributors highlight gender, race, class, ability, and sexuality, paying special attention to bodies that are at risk, bodies that challenge norms, and media representations of the body. Ultimately, The Body Reader makes it clear that the body is not neutral - it is the entry point into cultural and structural relationships, emotional and subjective experiences, and the biological realms of flesh and bone. Lisa Jean Moore is Professor of Sociology and Women's Studies and coordinator of Gender Studies at Purchase College, SUNY. She is the author of Sperm Counts: Overcome by Man's Most Precious Fluid and co-author of Missing Bodies: The Politics of Visibility, both from NYU Press. Mary Kosut is Assistant Professor of Media, Society, and the arts at Purchase College. SUNY.