Uplift: The Bra in America - Paperback

Name: Uplift: The Bra in America - Paperback
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SKU: 9780812218350
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by Jane Farrell-Beck , Colleen Gau

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Book Overview

by Jane Farrell-Beck (Author), Colleen Gau (Author)

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.

Author Biography

Jane Farrell-Beck is Professor of Textiles and Clothing at Iowa State University. Colleen Gau is President of CPRTex, Inc., a home-based conservation of textiles business and the author of articles on clothing and health.

Number of Pages: 264

Dimensions: 0.6 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: October 22, 2002

ISBN	9780812218350
Author	Jane Farrell-Beck , Colleen Gau
Publisher	University of Pennsylvania Press
Genre	History, Education, and Health & fitness
Format	Paperback
Published	October 2002
Language	ENG- English
Pages	264
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print