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The Tender Cut: Inside The Hidden World Of Selfinjury
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Choice'S Outstanding Academic Title List For 20132013 Honorable Mention For The Distinguished Book Award Presented By The Midwest Sociological Societyhonorable Mention For The Charles H. Cooley Award For Outstanding Book From The Society For The Study Of Symbolic Interactionilluminates The Misunderstood Meaning Of Selfinjury In The 21St Centurycutting, Burning, Branding, And Bonebreaking Are All Types Of Selfinjury, Or The Deliberate, Nonsuicidal Destruction Of Ones Own Body Tissue, A Practice That Emerged From Obscurity In The 1990S And Spread Dramatically As A Typical Behavior Among Adolescents. Long Considered A Suicidal Gesture, The Tender Cut Argues Instead That Selfinjury Is Often A Coping Mechanism, A Form Of Teenage Angst, An Expression Of Group Membership, And A Type Of Rebellion, Converting Unbearable Emotional Pain Into Manageable Physical Pain.Based On The Largest, Qualitative, Nonclinical Population Of Selfinjurers Ever Gathered, Noted Ethnographers Patricia And Peter Adler Draw On 150 Interviews With Selfinjurers From All Over The World, Along With 30,00040,000 Internet Posts In Chat Rooms And Communiqus. Their 10Year Longitudinal Research Follows The Practice Of Selfinjury From Its Early Days When People Engaged In It Alone And Did Not Know Others, To The Present, Where A Subculture Has Formed Via Cyberspace That Shares Similar Norms, Values, Lore, Vocabulary, And Interests. An Important Portrait Of A Troubling Behavior, The Tender Cut Illuminates The Meaning Of Selfinjury In The 21St Century, Its Effects On Current And Former Users, And Its Future As A Practice For Selfdiscovery Or A Cry For Help.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Tender Cut'? A: 'The Tender Cut' explores the complex phenomenon of self-injury, arguing that it is often a coping mechanism rather than merely a suicidal gesture, and sheds light on its meaning in modern society.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Patricia A. Adler and Peter Adler, who are noted ethnographers with extensive research on the topic of self-injury.
- Q: What type of research was conducted for this book? A: The authors conducted a 10-year longitudinal study, including 150 interviews with self-injurers and analysis of 30,000 to 40,000 online posts in chat rooms, providing a comprehensive view of the self-injury subculture.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Tender Cut'? A: 'The Tender Cut' was published on August 22, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 264 pages.
- Q: What is the format of 'The Tender Cut'? A: 'The Tender Cut' is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, 'The Tender Cut' was recognized as an Outstanding Academic Title in 2013 by Choice, indicating its suitability for academic studies.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Tender Cut' is categorized under 'Pathologies', focusing on psychological and social aspects of self-injury.
- Q: What makes this book unique in its approach to self-injury? A: The book's unique approach lies in its extensive qualitative research and the argument that self-injury serves various purposes beyond being a mere act of self-harm.
- Q: Can this book help individuals who are struggling with self-injury? A: 'The Tender Cut' provides insights that may help individuals and their families understand the complexities of self-injury, though it is advisable to seek professional help for personal issues.