ISBN: 9780759123328

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 preh… Mehr…

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. Digital Content>E-books>Social Sciences>Womens Studies>Womens Studies., Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. Digital >16<

ISBN: 9780759123328

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 preh… Mehr…

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. Digital Content>E-books>Social Sciences>Womens Studies>Womens Studies, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. Digital >16<

ISBN: 9780759123328

The first A-to-Z encyclopedia devoted to the breast, providing insight into the historical magnitude and cultural significance of this body part in art, history, fashion, medicine, and mo… Mehr…

The first A-to-Z encyclopedia devoted to the breast, providing insight into the historical magnitude and cultural significance of this body part in art, history, fashion, medicine, and more.; EPUB; Reference > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works, Globe Pequot Press<

ISBN: 9780759123328

Cultural Encyclopedia of the Breast Cultural-Encyclopedia-of-the-Breast~~Merril-D-Smith Social Sciences>Womens Studies>Womens Studies. NOOK Book (eBook), Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, … Mehr…

Cultural Encyclopedia of the Breast Cultural-Encyclopedia-of-the-Breast~~Merril-D-Smith Social Sciences>Womens Studies>Womens Studies. NOOK Book (eBook), Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.<

2014, ISBN: 9780759123328

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