Bodies on Display

Authors

  • Rachel McBride Lindsey Washington University in St. Louis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/bsor.v43i2.2

Keywords:

display, embodiment, conference proceedings

Abstract

In this brief introduction, Rachel McBride Lindsey frames the questions around which the original conference panel was formed, briefly gestures to the studies of the four authors, and engages some of the insights provided in the formal response.

Author Biography

  • Rachel McBride Lindsey, Washington University in St. Louis

    Associate Director, John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics

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Published

2014-04-22

Issue

Section

The Editorial

How to Cite

Lindsey, R. (2014). Bodies on Display. Bulletin for the Study of Religion, 43(2), 2-4. https://doi.org/10.1558/bsor.v43i2.2