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Cultural Encyclopedia of the Breast

Cultural Encyclopedia of the Breast

Smith, Merril D.

Hardcover

Women's HealthAnthropologyWomen's Studies

ISBN10: 0759123314
ISBN13: 9780759123311
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: Sep 8 2014
Pages: 300
Weight: 1.79
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.55 Depth: 10.69
Language: English

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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