| Uplift: The Bra in America Contributor(s): Farrell-Beck, Jane (Author), Gau, Colleen (Author) |
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ISBN: 0812218353 ISBN-13: 9780812218350 Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2002 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Women's Studies - History | Social History - Health & Fitness | Beauty & Grooming - General |
| Dewey: 391.42 |
| LCCN: 2001027974 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.80 lbs) 264 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |