The Face Mask In COVID Times : : A Sociomaterial Analysis / / Deborah Lupton, Marianne Clark, Clare Southerton, Ash Watson.

The simple fabric face mask is a key agent in the fight against the global spread of COVID-19. However, beyond its role as a protective covering against coronavirus infection, the face mask is the bearer of powerful symbolic and political power and arouses intense emotions. Adopting an international...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DG Ebook Package English 2021
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Place / Publishing House:Berlin ;, Boston : : De Gruyter, , [2021]
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Year of Publication:2021
Language:English
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Physical Description:1 online resource (XIII, 102 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • List of Illustrations
  • Preface
  • 1 Introduction: The Shifting Meanings and Practices of Face Masks
  • 2 Face Mask Politics
  • 3 Living with Face Masks
  • 4 Face Masks and Breath
  • 5 Face Mask Making Cultures
  • 6 Face Masking and Care
  • Epilogue: Masks Matter
  • References
  • Index