Title Statements
- Full title :Airbrushed Nation
Edition Statements
- Publication Date:30/10/2012.
Publication Statements
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:30/10/2012.
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Glamour. Cosmo. SELF. Ladiesâ€"!Home Journal. Vogue. In an industry that has been in a downward spiral for years, these magazinesÂ--and other womenÂ--focused magazines like themÂ--have not only retained their readership, theyâ€"!e increased it. Every month, five million-plus women peel back the slick cover of their favorite magazine to thumb through pages filled with tidings and advice about fashion, beauty, sex, relationships, dieting, health, and lifestyle. But do womenâ€"! magazines offer valuable information, or do they merely peddle fluff and fantasyÂ--and in either case, do women take their messages to heart? In Airbrushed Nation, Jennifer NelsonÂ--a longtime industry insiderÂ--exposes the naked truth behind the glossy pages of womenâ€"! magazines, both good and bad. Nelson delves deep into the world of glossies, explaining the ways in which these magazines have been positive for women, highlighting the ways in which their agendas have been misguided, and asking the questions that have long gone unasked: What do women think and believe about the retouched photos, the ubiquitous sex advice, the constant offensive on aging, and the fantasy fashion spreads featuring unaffordable clothing and accessories? Do the unrealistic ads, images, and ideals that permeate glossies damage womenâ€"! self-esteem ... and is it intentional?
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781580054133, 1580054137, 9781580054638, 1580054633
- oclc:on1089750936
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