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Lifebuoy Men, Lux Women: Commodification, Consumption, And Cleanliness In Modern Zimbabwe (Body, Commodity, Text)
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How Do People Come To Need Products They Never Even Knew They Wanted? How, For Example, Did Indigenous Zimbabweans Of The 1940S Begin To Believe That They Required Lifebuoy Soap? Offering A Glimpse Into The Intimate Workings Of Modern Colonialism And Global Capitalism, Timothy Burke Takes Up These Questions In Lifebuoy Men, Lux Women, A Study Of Postworld War Ii Commodity Culture In Zimbabwe.With Particular Attention To Cosmetic Products And The Contrast Between Colonial And Precolonial Ideas Of Cleanliness, Burke Examines The Role Played By Commodity Culture, Changing Patterns Of Consumption, And The Spread Of Advertising In The Making Of Modern Zimbabwe. His Work Combines History, Anthropology, And Political Economy To Show How The Development Of Commodification In The Region Relates To The Social History Of Hygiene. Within This Framework, And Drawing On A Wide Variety Of Historical Sources, Burke Explores Dense Interactions Between Commodity Culture And Embodied Aspects Of Race, Gender, Sexuality, Domesticity, Health, And Aesthetics In A Colonial Society. Rather Than Viewing The Production Of Needs Simply As An Imposition From Above, Lifebuoy Men, Lux Women Shows What Heterogeneous And Complex Processes, Involving The Aims And Histories Of Both Colonizers And Colonized, Produced These Changes In Zimbabwean Society.Integrating Political Economy, Cultural Studies, And A Wide Range Of The Social Sciences, Lifebuoy Men, Lux Women Will Find Readers Among Scholars Of Colonialism, African History, And Ethnography As Well Those For Whom The Problem Of Commodification Is A Significant Theoretical Issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Lifebuoy Men, Lux Women'? A: The main focus of 'Lifebuoy Men, Lux Women' is to explore the commodification and consumption patterns in modern Zimbabwe, particularly how colonialism and global capitalism influence people's perceptions of cleanliness and the need for certain products.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Lifebuoy Men, Lux Women' is Timothy Burke, who combines history, anthropology, and political economy in his analysis.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Lifebuoy Men, Lux Women' is available in paperback binding, making it a flexible option for readers.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains a total of 312 pages.
- Q: When was 'Lifebuoy Men, Lux Women' published? A: 'Lifebuoy Men, Lux Women' was published on May 9, 1996.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes in the book include colonialism, commodity culture, changing consumption patterns, race, gender, sexuality, and the interactions between these aspects within Zimbabwean society.
- Q: Is this book suitable for scholars? A: Yes, 'Lifebuoy Men, Lux Women' is suitable for scholars of colonialism, African history, ethnography, and those interested in the theoretical issues surrounding commodification.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its second printing edition.
- Q: Does the book include any historical sources? A: Yes, Timothy Burke draws on a wide variety of historical sources to support his analysis in the book.
- Q: What makes this book relevant to contemporary discussions on consumer culture? A: The book is relevant to contemporary discussions on consumer culture as it examines the historical processes that shape modern needs and consumption, providing insights into the ongoing effects of colonialism and capitalism.