Overview

"This work is a comparative study of the three ""great"" American wars of the 20th century: World War I, World War II and Vietnam. The book explores several aspects of American popular culture, like fashion, film and societal mores. While a number of books have covered fashion during individual wars, this is the first study to compare several major conflicts, drawing some conclusions regarding the lasting influences of wardrobe over an entire century. This book provides short background information for each war, briefly covering earlier conflicts that shaped the hostilities of the 20th century. Although the emphasis is on women's clothing, participation and service, men are not ignored. Their fashions not only speak to the times, but the enormity of their sacrifices."

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Author:   Lora Ann Sigler
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.390kg
ISBN:  

9781476687186

ISBN 10:   1476687188
Pages:   214
Publication Date:   28 October 2022
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction One. Saluting the Past Two. The “War to End Wars”: World War I (1914–1918) Three. The (Reel) Time Wars Four. I Saw It in the Magazines Five. Post and Riposte: World War I War Posters Six. Aftermath and Fore(war)d Seven. Peace and Promise Deferred: World War II Eight. On the Home Front Nine. Keep Me Posted: World War II War Posters Ten. Walking the Streets Eleven. After(war)ds Twelve. The ­Indo-Chinese Conflict: Vietnam Thirteen. ­Anti-Posters: Vietnam War Posters Fourteen. Hosed But Not Supported Fifteen. Is There an After(war)d? Epilogue Appendix A. The Women Warriors Appendix B. “The Light of Europe” Appendix C. The New York World’s Fair: 1939–1940 Appendix D. What They Were in the War: Women Behind the Camera in World War I Glossary Notes Bibliography Index

Reviews

"""Upon first reading the title, it seemed to this reviewer as if Sigler was going to recycle the same old notions about the connection of large social events, such as war and fashion. Within a chapter, however, it became apparent that the author was not doing anything of the sort--her analysis concerns magazines, posters, and films. Further, her writing is so lively and entertaining that it would not really matter even if she did retread familiar territory. ... highly recommended""--Choice"

Author Information

Lora Ann Sigler is a professor emerita of art history at California State University. She is a portrait/landscape artist and designer living in San Pedro, California.

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