The Duty to Transform: Properly Refining the Body and (Re)defining Oneself in Thailand.

Current analyses of Asian cosmetic surgery and other beautification practices assess their use for economic gain (e.g., increasing chances of gaining employment when photos are required with applications) or improving one's luck (e.g., removing features that are likely to make one's life more diffic...

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Published in:	Asian Studies Review Vol. 45; no. 2; pp. 272 - 290
Main Author:	Kang, Dredge Byung'chu
Format:	Article
Published:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Jun2021
Subjects:	Plastic surgery Personal beauty Personal grooming Social status Ethics Thailand
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost