“there she is, miss americaâ€: the politics of sex, beauty, and race in america’s most famous pageant
Éditeur :
Palgrave USA
ISBN :
9781403963024
Date de publication :
18 sept. 2004
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
While some see the Miss American Pageant as hokey vestige of another era, many remain enthralled by the annual Atlantic City event. Founded in 1921, the Miss America Pageant has provided a fascinating glimpse into how American standards of femininity have been defined, projected, maintained, and challenged.