Underneath It All: A History of Women's Underwear Contributor(s): Keyser, Amber J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1512425311 ISBN-13: 9781512425314 Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm) OUR PRICE: $35.45 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: January 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Fashion - Young Adult Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology - Young Adult Nonfiction | Girls & Women |
Dewey: 687.220 |
LCCN: 2017008905 |
Lexile Measure: 1150 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.2" W x 9.1" (0.95 lbs) 96 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: For most of human history, the garments women wore under their clothes were hidden. The earliest underwear provided warmth and protection. But eventually, women's undergarments became complex structures designed to shape their bodies to fit the fashion ideals of the time. |
Contributor Bio(s): Keyser, Amber J.: - Evolutionary biologist-turned-author Amber J. Keyser has a MS in zoology and a PhD in genetics. She writes both fiction and non-fiction for tweens and teens. Her young adult novels include Pointe, Claw (Carolrhoda Lab, 2017), an explosive story about two girls claiming the territory of their own bodies, and The Way Back from Broken (Carolrhoda Lab, 2015), a heart-wrenching novel of loss and survival (and a finalist for the Oregon Book Award). She is the co-author with Kiersi Burkhart of the middle grade series Quartz Creek Ranch (Darby Creek, 2017). Her nonfiction titles include The V-Word (Beyond Words/SimonTeen, 2016), an anthology of personal essays by women about first-time sexual experiences (Rainbow List, Amelia Bloomer list, New York Public Library Best Book for Teens and Chicago Public Library Best Nonfiction for Teens) and Sneaker Century: A History of Athletic Shoes (Twenty-First Century Books, 2015), among numerous other titles. Her forthcoming books include Tying the Knot A World History of Marriage (Twenty-First Century Books, 2018) and Underneath It All: The History of Women's Underwear (Twenty-First Century Books, 2018). More information at www.amberjkeyser.com. Connect with Amber on Twitter @amberjkeyser. |