Mapping the Holistic Journey of Former Vegans

<p>This book explores Veganism through the holistic journeys and lived experiences of former vegans with a particular focus on the impact this has on their <em>Selfhood</em> and identity. It delves into the complexities underpinning definitions of Veganism and vegan identities.</p><p>Based on original qualitative research charting the experiences of ten former vegans the text offers a theoretical lens for understanding evolving self-perception identity and experience exploring what leads to initiating a transition in and out of Veganism and how former vegans reconcile with losing their vegan identity. Applying a Bakhtinian model of <em>Selfhood</em> this book explores the tensions between <em>‘Voices’</em> representing values within social discourse such as Veganism and how individuals co-construct their identity and self-perception through said <em>Voices</em>. Chapters explore the <em>Polyphony</em> within Veganism and offer an insight into the embodied experience of former vegans. Each analysis chapter has been divided into three distinct <i>Threshold-moments </i>of beginning middle and end.</p><p><i>Mapping the Holistic Journey of Former Vegans: The Polyphony within Veganism</i> is intended for scholars and postgraduate students interested in Veganism <em>Selfhood</em> and identity and behaviour change and anyone looking to understand the context of Veganism in practice.</p>