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Cultural Encyclopedia of the Breast
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2014
Summary
Boobs. Tits. Hooters. Knockers. Jugs. Breasts. We celebrate them; we revile them. They nourish us; they kill us. And regardless of what we call them, breasts have fascinated us since prehistoric times. This A-to-Z encyclopedia explores the historical magnitude and cultural significance of the breast over time and around the world.
A team of international scholars from various disciplines provides key insights and information about the breast in art, history, fashion, social movements, medicine, sexuality, and more. Entries discuss depictions of breasts on ancient figurines, in Renaissance paintings, and in present-day advertisements. They examine how fashion has emphasized or de-emphasized the breast at various times. They tackle medical issues—such as breast augmentation and breast cancer—and controversies over breastfeeding. The breast as sexual object and even a site of smuggling are also covered. As a whole, the Cultural Encyclopedia of the Breast takes an engaging and accessible look at this notable body part.
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Bibliographic data
Copyright year
2014
ISBN-Print
978-0-7591-2331-1
ISBN-Online
978-0-7591-2332-8
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
288
Product type
Edited Book
Table of contents
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Contents No access
Preface No access
Acknowledgments No access
Introduction No access Pages 1 - 4
Chronology of Selected Breast Events No access Pages 5 - 8
A No access Pages 9 - 23
B No access Pages 24 - 75
C No access Pages 76 - 90
D No access Pages 91 - 96
E No access Pages 97 - 102
F No access Pages 103 - 120
G No access Pages 121 - 125
H No access Pages 126 - 133
I No access Pages 134 - 143
J No access Pages 144 - 144
K No access Pages 145 - 146
L No access Pages 147 - 153
M No access Pages 154 - 179
N No access Pages 180 - 181
O No access Pages 182 - 183
P No access Pages 184 - 206
R No access Pages 207 - 215
S No access Pages 216 - 232
T No access Pages 233 - 249
U No access Pages 250 - 253
V No access Pages 254 - 255
W No access Pages 256 - 271
Y No access Pages 272 - 274
Selected Bibliography No access Pages 275 - 284
About the Editor and Contributors No access Pages 285 - 288
