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The Modern Girl Around The World: Consumption, Modernity, And Globalization (Next Wave: New Directions In Women'S Studies)
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During The 1920S And 1930S, In Cities From Beijing To Bombay, Tokyo To Berlin, Johannesburg To New York, The Modern Girl Made Her Sometimes Flashy, Always Fashionable Appearance In City Streets And Cafes, In Films, Advertisements, And Illustrated Magazines. Modern Girls Wore Sexy Clothes And High Heels; They Applied Lipstick And Other Cosmetics. Dressed In Provocative Attire And In Hot Pursuit Of Romantic Love, Modern Girls Appeared On The Surface To Disregard The Prescribed Roles Of Dutiful Daughter, Wife, And Mother. Contemporaries Debated Whether The Modern Girl Was Looking For Sexual, Economic, Or Political Emancipation, Or Whether She Was Little More Than An Image, A Hollow Product Of The Emerging Global Commodity Culture. The Contributors To This Collection Track The Modern Girl As She Emerged As A Global Phenomenon In The Interwar Period.Scholars Of History, Womens Studies, Literature, And Cultural Studies Follow The Modern Girl Around The World, Analyzing Her Manifestations In Germany, Australia, China, Japan, France, India, The United States, Russia, South Africa, And Zimbabwe. Along The Way, They Demonstrate How The Economic Structures And Cultural Flows That Shaped A Particular Form Of Modern Femininity Crossed National And Imperial Boundaries. In So Doing, They Highlight The Gendered Dynamics Of Interwar Processes Of Racial Formation, Showing How Images And Ideas Of The Modern Girl Were Used To Shore Up Or Critique Nationalist And Imperial Agendas. A Mix Of Collaborative And Individually Authored Chapters, The Volume Concludes With Commentaries By Kathy Peiss, Miriam Silverberg, And Timothy Burke.Contributors: Davarian L. Baldwin, Tani E. Barlow, Timothy Burke, Liz Conor, Madeleine Yue Dong, Anne E. Gorsuch, Ruri Ito, Kathy Peiss, Uta G. Poiger, Priti Ramamurthy, Mary Louise Roberts, Barbara Sato, Miriam Silverberg, Lynn M. Thomas, Alys Eve Weinbaum
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Modern Girl Around the World'? A: The book explores the Modern Girl phenomenon during the 1920s and 1930s, focusing on her role in various global contexts and the cultural, economic, and political implications of her image.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: The book features contributions from scholars including Davarian L. Baldwin, Tani E. Barlow, Timothy Burke, and others, each providing insights into the Modern Girl from different cultural perspectives.
- Q: What is the significance of the Modern Girl in cultural studies? A: The Modern Girl serves as a lens to examine gender dynamics, consumer culture, and national identity, reflecting broader social changes and the intersection of modernity and femininity.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and contains 448 pages, featuring both collaborative and individually authored chapters.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on December 24, 2008.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic research as it includes diverse scholarly perspectives and analyses relevant to women's studies, history, and cultural studies.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some wear but is still functional and readable.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of the book is illustrated, providing visual context to the discussions within the text.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as the Modern Girl's representation in various cultures, the impact of globalization, and the gendered dynamics of race and nationalism.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Modern Girl Around the World'? A: The book is authored by The Modern Girl around the World Research Group, a collective of scholars contributing to the discourse on the Modern Girl.