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The Female Body In Western Culture: Contemporary Perspectives,Used
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The Female Body Has Occupied A Central Place In The Western Imagination, Its Images Pervading Poetry And Story, Mythology And Religious Doctrine, The Visual Arts, And Scientific Treatises. It Has Inspired Both Attraction And Fear, Been Perceived As Beautiful And Unclean, Alluring And Dangerous, A Source Of Pleasure And Nurturing But Also A Source Of Evil And Destruction.In The Female Body In Western Culture, Twentythree Internationally Noted Scholars And Critics, In Specially Commissioned Essays, Explore These Representations And Their Consequences For Contemporary Art And Culture. Ranging From Genesis To Gertrude Stein And Angela Carter, From Ancient Greek Ritual To The Victorian Sleeping Cure, From Images Of The Madonna To Modern Film And Surrealist Art, The Essays Cover A Wide Spectrum Of Approaches And Subject Mailer. They All Converge, However, Around Questions Of Power And Powerlessness, Voice And Silence, Subjecthood And Objectification. And They Point The Way To The New Possibilities And Displacements Of Traditional Malefemale Oppositions. Androgyny In A New Key? This Book Demonstrates That A Blurring Of Gender Boundaries Does Not Have To Deny Difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Female Body in Western Culture: Contemporary Perspectives' about? A: This book explores the representations of the female body in Western culture through essays by twenty-three scholars and critics, addressing themes of power, objectification, and gender boundaries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Female Body in Western Culture' is Susan Rubin Suleiman.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 16, 1986.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: Is there any special edition available for this book? A: Yes, this edition includes light pencil markings in the text.
- Q: What topics are covered in the essays? A: The essays cover a range of topics from mythology to modern art, discussing the female body’s representations and their cultural implications.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under 'Erotica'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book includes scholarly essays and is suitable for academic study in gender studies, cultural studies, and art.