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Glamour Women, History, Feminism

Paperback • 2011 • English

Glamour Women, History, Feminism

By Professor Carol Dyhouse

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About the book

How do we understand glamour? Has it empowered women or turned them into objects? Once associated with modernity and the cutting edge, is it entirely bound up with nostalgia and tradition? This unique and fascinating book tells the story of glamour. It explores the changing meanings of the word, its relationship to femininity and fashion, and its place in twentieth century social history. Using a rich variety of sources - from women's magazines and film to social surveys and life histories - Ca...Show more

Popular beliefs and controversial knowledge
Gender studies, gender groups
Feminism and feminist theory

Book details

ISBN

9781848138612

Publisher

Bloomsbury Academic

Published year

2011

Language

English

Original title

Glamour Women, History, Feminism

Format

Paperback

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