The Bikini: A Cultural History

The Bikini: A Cultural History

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Book Description
This book investigates the history of the bikini as a way of noting the change in the perception of women by society, as women have regained responsability for the way they look and laid claim once more to full sexual equality. A wealth of pictures througout the book illustrates this womenly progression step-by-step over more than 50 years

About the Author
German and Slavic scholar, Patrick Alac has published many articles in several German fashion magazines. He has written a book entitled: "The language of Fashion in Roland Barthe's Work".

The Bikini: A Cultural History,Patrick Alac,Parkstone Press Ltd,1859957951,Anthropology - Cultural,Art,Fashion,Pop Arts / Pop Culture,Popular Culture - General,Women's Studies - History

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