Vested Interests: Cross-dressing and Cultural Anxiety by Marjorie Garber (Englis

Description: Vested Interests by Marjorie Garber Beginning with the bold claim, "There can be no culture without the transvestite," Marjorie Garber explores the nature and significance of cross-dressing and of the Wests recurring fascination with it. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Beginning with the bold claim, "There can be no culture without the transvestite," Marjorie Garber explores the nature and significance of cross-dressing and of the Wests recurring fascination with it. Rich in anecdote and insight, Vested Interests offers a provocative and entertaining view of our ongoing obsession with dressing up--and with the power of clothes. Back Cover Beginning with the bold claim, "There can be no culture without the transvestite," Marjorie Garber explores the nature and significance of cross-dressing and of the Wests recurring fascination with it. Rich in anecdote and insight, Vested Interests offers a provocative and entertaining view of our ongoing obsession with dressing up--and with the power of clothes. Author Biography Director of the Humanities Center at Harvard Table of Contents Introduction; Part 1 Tranvestite Logics; Chapter 1 Dress Codes, or the Theatricality of Difference; Chapter 2 Cross-Dress for Success; Chapter 3 The Transvestites Progress; Chapter 4 Spare Parts; Chapter 5 Fetish Envy; Chapter 6 Breaking the Code; Part 2 Transvestite Effects; Chapter 7 Fear of Flying, or Why is Peter Pan a Woman?; Chapter 8 Cherchez La Femme; Chapter 9 Religious Habits; Chapter 10 Phantoms of the Opera; Chapter 11 Black and White TV; Chapter 12 The Chic of Araby; Chapter 13 The Transvestite Continuum Liberace-Valentino-Elvis; Chapter 14 Conclusion A Tergo; Review "Vested Interests is a political and emotional gold mine--beautifully illustrated, and written with wit, style, and with obvious love for the subject. Could you ask for more?." -- Kate Bornstein, Lambda Book Report". . . erudite and exhilaratingly well-argued . . . her [Garbers] argument is both intricate and persuasive." -- Lucy Hughes-Hallett, The New York Times Book Review Review Quote "Vested Interests is a political and emotional gold mine--beautifully illustrated, and written with wit, style, and with obvious love for the subject. Could you ask for more?." -- Kate Bornstein, Lambda Book Report ". . . erudite and exhilaratingly well-argued . . . her [Garbers] argument is both intricate and persuasive." -- Lucy Hughes-Hallett, The New York Times Book Review Details ISBN0415919517 Short Title VESTED INTERESTS Language English ISBN-10 0415919517 ISBN-13 9780415919517 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1997 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 80 illus; size: 189x246 Edition 1st DEWEY 306.77 Subtitle Cross-dressing and Cultural Anxiety DOI 10.1604/9780415919517 AU Release Date 1997-11-25 NZ Release Date 1997-11-25 UK Release Date 1997-11-25 Author Marjorie Garber Pages 498 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 1997-11-25 Alternative 9780415900720 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168736155;

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