F Allhoff
John Wiley & Sons
e druk, 2011
9781405199902
Fashion – Philosophy for Everyone – Thinking with Style
Thinking with Style
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Paperback, 232 blz.
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Engels
John Wiley & Sons |
e druk, 2011
ISBN13: 9781405199902
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Onderdeel van serie
Philosophy for Everyone
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Samenvatting
If you just can′t decide what to wear, this enlightening guide will lead you through the diverse and sometimes contradictory aspects of fashion in a series of lively, entertaining and thoughtful essays from prominent philosophers and writers.
A unique and enlightening insight into the underlying philosophy behind the power of fashion
Contributions address issues in fashion from a variety of viewpoints, including aesthetics, the nature of fashion and fashionability, ethics, gender and identity politics, and design
Includes a foreword by Jennifer Baumgardner, feminist author, activist and cultural critic, editor of Ms magazine (1993–7) and regular contributor to major women′s magazines including Glamour and Marie–Claire
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781405199902
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Aantal pagina's:232
Uitgever:John Wiley & Sons
Serie:Philosophy for Everyone
Inhoudsopgave
Foreword (
Jennifer Baumgardner).
<p>Acknowledgments.</p>
<p>Introduction (Jessica Wolfendale and Jeanette Kennett).</p>
<p>PART 1 BEING FASHIONABLE AND BEING COOL.</p>
<p>1 What Makes Something Fashionable? (Anya Farennikova and Jesse Prinz).</p>
<p>2 Fashion, Illusion, and Alienation (Nick Zangwill).</p>
<p>3 Tryhards, Fashion Victims, and Effortless Cool (Luke Russell).</p>
<p>PART 2 FASHION, STYLE, AND DESIGN.</p>
<p>4 The Aesthetics of Design (Andy Hamilton).</p>
<p>5 Share the Fantasy: Perfume Advertising, Fashion, and Desire (Cynthia A. Freeland).</p>
<p>6 Computational Couture: From Cyborgs to Supermodels (Ada Brunstein).</p>
<p>PART 3 FASHION, IDENTITY, AND FREEDOM.</p>
<p>7 Wearing Your Values on Your Sleeve (Daniel Yim).</p>
<p>8 Fashion and Sexual Identity, or Why Recognition Matters (Samantha Brennan).</p>
<p>9 Slaves to Fashion? (Lauren Ashwell and Rae Langton).</p>
<p>10 Fashion Dolls and Feminism: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Barbie? (Louise Collins).</p>
<p>PART 4 CAN WE BE ETHICAL AND FASHIONABLE?</p>
<p>11 Sweatshops and Cynicism (Matthew F. Pierlott).</p>
<p>12 Women Shopping and Women Sweatshopping: Individual Responsibility for Consumerism (Lisa Cassidy).</p>
<p>13 A Taste for Fashion (Marguerite La Caze).</p>
<p>Notes on Contributors.</p>
Jennifer Baumgardner).
<p>Acknowledgments.</p>
<p>Introduction (Jessica Wolfendale and Jeanette Kennett).</p>
<p>PART 1 BEING FASHIONABLE AND BEING COOL.</p>
<p>1 What Makes Something Fashionable? (Anya Farennikova and Jesse Prinz).</p>
<p>2 Fashion, Illusion, and Alienation (Nick Zangwill).</p>
<p>3 Tryhards, Fashion Victims, and Effortless Cool (Luke Russell).</p>
<p>PART 2 FASHION, STYLE, AND DESIGN.</p>
<p>4 The Aesthetics of Design (Andy Hamilton).</p>
<p>5 Share the Fantasy: Perfume Advertising, Fashion, and Desire (Cynthia A. Freeland).</p>
<p>6 Computational Couture: From Cyborgs to Supermodels (Ada Brunstein).</p>
<p>PART 3 FASHION, IDENTITY, AND FREEDOM.</p>
<p>7 Wearing Your Values on Your Sleeve (Daniel Yim).</p>
<p>8 Fashion and Sexual Identity, or Why Recognition Matters (Samantha Brennan).</p>
<p>9 Slaves to Fashion? (Lauren Ashwell and Rae Langton).</p>
<p>10 Fashion Dolls and Feminism: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Barbie? (Louise Collins).</p>
<p>PART 4 CAN WE BE ETHICAL AND FASHIONABLE?</p>
<p>11 Sweatshops and Cynicism (Matthew F. Pierlott).</p>
<p>12 Women Shopping and Women Sweatshopping: Individual Responsibility for Consumerism (Lisa Cassidy).</p>
<p>13 A Taste for Fashion (Marguerite La Caze).</p>
<p>Notes on Contributors.</p>