Manipulating Images - (Lexington Studies in Political Communication) by Tawnya J Adkins Covert (Paperback)
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- Focusing on the interrelationships among political, economic, and social forces in the construction of prevailing cultural images and gender roles for women in society, the book examines both the process of creating and the resulting content of wartime mobilization messages found in magazine advertising aimed at American women.
- About the Author: Tawnya J. Adkins Covert is associate professor of sociology at Western Illinois University.
- 198 Pages
- History, Military
- Series Name: Lexington Studies in Political Communication
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About the Book
Focusing on the interrelationships among political, economic, and social forces in the construction of prevailing cultural images and gender roles for women in society, the book examines both the process of creating and the resulting content of wartime mobilization messages fo...Book Synopsis
Focusing on the interrelationships among political, economic, and social forces in the construction of prevailing cultural images and gender roles for women in society, the book examines both the process of creating and the resulting content of wartime mobilization messages found in magazine advertising aimed at American women.Review Quotes
Manupulating Images offers a much needed addition--that of class differences--to the oft-told tale of the government's ad campaigns to entice women into a variety of non-traditional roles during World War II.
About the Author
Tawnya J. Adkins Covert is associate professor of sociology at Western Illinois University.Dimensions (Overall): 8.7 Inches (H) x 6.12 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .72 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 198
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Military
Series Title: Lexington Studies in Political Communication
Publisher: Lexington Books
Theme: World War II
Format: Paperback
Author: Tawnya J Adkins Covert
Language: English
Street Date: April 13, 2012
TCIN: 1004175662
UPC: 9780739176740
Item Number (DPCI): 247-28-5939
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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