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Susan Bordo

(1947) Philosopher United States

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Susan Bordo is a philosopher from the United States, best known for Unbearable weight.

Quick Facts About Susan Bordo

Born
January 24, 1947
Nationality
United States
Profession
Philosopher
Notable works
Unbearable weight

About Susan Bordo

Susan Bordo is an American philosopher working in contemporary cultural studies, with a particular focus on feminist theory. Her scholarship examines the intersection of culture and the body, addressing topics such as eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, plastic surgery, ideals of beauty, racism and the body, masculinity, and sexual harassment.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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