Back

In this thought-provoking essay collection, Lauren Michele Jackson explores the significance of the back as a symbol and site of cultural meaning across various fields such as literature, art, sports, and history. Her essays examine how the back embodies themes of vulnerability, desire, identity, and resistance, connecting bodily experience with broader social and political ideas. With engaging prose that seamlessly combines accessible discussion and deeper analysis, Jackson invites readers to consider the multifaceted roles the back plays in shaping perception and representation.