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False Summit: Gender In Mountaineering Nonfiction
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The Race To Climb Everest Catapulted Mountain Climbing, With Its Accompanying Images Of Conquest And Sport, Into The Public Sphere On A Global Scale. But As A Metaphor For The Pinnacle Of Human Achievement, Mountaineering Remains The Preserve Of Traditional White Male Heroism.False Summit Unpacks Gender Politics In The Expedition Narratives And Memoirs Of Mountaineers In The Himalayas And The Karakoram. Why Are Women Still A Minority In The World'S Highest Places? Julie Rak Proposes That The Genre Has Itself Reached A False Summit A Peak That Proves Not To Be The Pinnacle And That Mountaineering Is Not Ready To Welcome Other Ways Of Climbing Or Other Kinds Of Climbers. For More Than Two Centuries Mountaineering, As An Activity And As An Ideal, Has Helped Shape How The Self Is Understood Within The Context Of Conquest, Adventure, And Proximity To Risk. As Climbing Shows Signs Of Becoming More Diverse, Rak Asks Why Change Is So Hard To Achieve And Why Gender Bias And Other Inequities Exist In Climbing At All.Exploring Classic And Lesserknown Expedition Accounts From Everest, K2, And Annapurna, False Summit Helps Us Understand Why Mountaineering Remains One Of The Most Important Ways To Articulate Gender Identities And Politics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'False Summit: Gender in Mountaineering Nonfiction'? A: 'False Summit' examines gender politics within mountaineering narratives, exploring why women are underrepresented in this field and how traditional views have shaped the perception of climbing.
- Q: Who is the author of 'False Summit'? A: The book is authored by Julie Rak, who delves into gender dynamics in mountaineering.
- Q: How many pages does 'False Summit' have? A: 'False Summit' contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'False Summit: Gender in Mountaineering Nonfiction' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'False Summit' published? A: 'False Summit' was published on April 14, 2021.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in 'False Summit'? A: Key themes include gender identity, historical biases in mountaineering, and the exploration of expedition accounts that highlight women's experiences in climbing.
- Q: Is 'False Summit' suitable for readers interested in gender studies? A: Yes, 'False Summit' is particularly relevant for readers interested in gender studies, mountaineering culture, and the intersection of adventure and identity.
- Q: Does the book include real-life expedition accounts? A: 'False Summit' features both classic and lesser-known expedition accounts from notable mountains like Everest, K2, and Annapurna.
- Q: What audience is 'False Summit' intended for? A: 'False Summit' is intended for anyone interested in mountaineering, gender studies, and social equity in sports.
- Q: Can 'False Summit' help in understanding modern mountaineering challenges? A: Yes, the book addresses contemporary issues related to diversity and gender equity in the mountaineering community.