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Description for GB
Paperback. Written for activists and educators, this cultural critique of female body image discusses the topic as it relates to sports, fashion, advertising, and propaganda, and offers practical strategies for those willing to fight unhealthy or unrealistic female images in society. Original. Tour. Num Pages: 307 pages. BIC Classification: VFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 212 x 20. Weight in Grams: 442.
In this ground-breaking study, Margo Maine declares war on a culture that dismisses, devalues, and disempowers women by making them hate their own bodies. This book covers issues from dieting and weight prejudice to concepts of beauty and ageism to sports, fashion advertising, and propaganda. With practical strategies for activists, educators, and parents, this book also contains extensive references and appendices. Body Wars takes its place alongside The Beauty Myth and Reviving Ophelia in recognizing the constant assault women face, but goes further by giving them practical tools with which to fight back.
In this ground-breaking study, Margo Maine declares war on a culture that dismisses, devalues, and disempowers women by making them hate their own bodies. This book covers issues from dieting and weight prejudice to concepts of beauty and ageism to sports, fashion advertising, and propaganda. With practical strategies for activists, educators, and parents, this book also contains extensive references and appendices. Body Wars takes its place alongside The Beauty Myth and Reviving Ophelia in recognizing the constant assault women face, but goes further by giving them practical tools with which to fight back.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Gurze Books United States
Number of pages
307
Condition
New
Number of Pages
295
Place of Publication
Carlsbad, United States
ISBN
9780936077345
SKU
V9780936077345
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
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