Embodied Geographies

Embodied Geographies provides a comprehensive account of different types of life crises which develop our identities and affect how we live our lives. Chapters focus on:

* pregnancy, childbirth, teenagers and parenthood

* migration

* the threat and reality of violence

* illness and disability

* bereavement, the ensuing family responsibilities and death itself.

It includes case studies from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada and the USA.