Uplift: The Bra in America - Brossura

Beck, Jane Farrell; Gau, Colleen

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ISBN 10: 0812218353 ISBN 13: 9780812218350

Casa editrice: Univ of Pennsylvania Pr, 2002

Riassunto

Over the years the bra has been stereotyped as an object of seduction, glamour, and even oppression. In Uplift: A History of the Bra in America Jane Farrell-Beck and Colleen Gau use this item of clothing to gauge the social history of women and to understand the business history of fashion. Viewing fashion as a means to entertainment, self-creation, and everyday art, the authors illuminate the effect the brassiere has had on women's lives—their style, health, and economic opportunity.

Rich in examples from advertising, movies, and other areas of popular culture, Uplift moves beyond featherbones and fiberfill to provide a sense of the dynamic relationship of the bra to wider issues in society.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Jane Farrell-Beck is Professor of Textiles and Clothing at Iowa State University. Colleen Gau is President of CPRTex, Inc., a home-based conservation of textiles business and the author of articles on clothing and health.

Product Description:

Book by FarrellBeck Jane Gau Colleen

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Univ of Pennsylvania Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0812218353
• ISBN 13: 9780812218350
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 264