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American Plastic: Boob Jobs, Credit Cards, and Our Quest for Perfection
American Plastic Boob Jobs Credit Cards and Our Quest for Perfection Author:Laurie Essig 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 ... more »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.« less