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Re: Terminology-Bodily modification
JOHN LANGDON (LANGDON@GANDLF.UINDY.EDU)
Mon, 17 Jan 1994 15:18:23 -0500
In message Matthew Hill writes:
> I suggest that the term 'corporeal enculturation' would be
> both broad enough and adequately fuzzy to be useful. The implication,
> of course, is that what is going on in modification of the body
> is bringing the natural, the body, under cultural control.
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> Bob Graber argues that cutting of hair or nails should not be
> included. What of permitting growth beyond the general rule?
> Samson (biblical, not Garth) or the stereotypical receptionist;
> Chinese Mandarins or Rastafarians.
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> And what of beards?
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> Apropos: interesting article in most recent Anthropology Today
And what of the non-medical use of growth hormone and steroids?
JOHN H. LANGDON email LANGDON@GANDLF.UINDY.EDU
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY FAX (317) 788-3569
UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS PHONE (317) 788-3447
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227
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