Airbrushed nation : the lure & loathing of women's magazines / Jennifer Nelson.

Author/creator Nelson, Jennifer, 1965-
Format Book
Publication InfoBerkeley, Calif. : Seal Press, ©2012.
Descriptionxiii, 267 pages ; 21 cm
Subjects

Contents A chick-slick history -- The pink ghetto -- Truth in advertising -- Fashion forward -- It ain't about inner beauty -- To age or not to age -- The feminine fear factor -- To the left -- The big O -- Celebrity central.
Abstract Examines the women's magazine business, wonders how it is thriving amid the failing print journalism industry, and asks if the unrealistic body image it portrays is intentional or not.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
LCCN 2012012417
ISBN9781580054133 (pbk.)
ISBN1580054137 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks PN4879 .N47 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold