ISBN:
184813407X
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1848134088
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9781848134072
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9781848134089
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (ix, 230 p)
,
ill
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2010 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Print version Glamour : Women, History, Feminism
DDC:
305.4
Keywords:
Fashion Social aspects 20th century
;
Glamour History 20th century
;
Feminine beauty (Aesthetics) 20th century
;
Beauty, Personal Social aspects 20th century
;
Aesthetics, Modern
;
Women Social conditions 20th century
;
Women's clothing Social aspects 20th century
;
Glamour - History - 20th century
;
Electronic books
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
Glamour: Women, History, Feminism explores the changing meanings of the word glamour, 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 - Carol Dyhouse examines with wit and insight the history and meaning of costume, cosmetics, perfume and fur
Description / Table of Contents:
List of illustrations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 - The origins of glamour: demi-monde, modernity, 'It'; 2 - Hollywood glamour; 3 - Dreams, desires and spending; 4 - Princesses, tarts and cheesecake; 5 - Revolutions; 6 - Glamazons, grunge and bling; 7 - Perspectives and reflections: glamour for all?; Notes; Sources and select bibliography; Index;
Description / Table of Contents:
List of illustrations ; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 - The origins of glamour: demi-monde, modernity, 'It'; 2 - Hollywood glamour; 3 - Dreams, desires and spending; 4 - Princesses, tarts and cheesecake; 5 - Revolutions; 6 - Glamazons, grunge and bling; 7 - Perspectives and reflections: glamour for all?; Notes ; Sources and select bibliography; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-221) and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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