Suntanning in 20th century America / Kerry Segrave.
Suntanning in 20th century America / Kerry Segrave.
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Publisher
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2005.
Call Numbers
N613.19309/1
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
v, 209 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents
1. Coco Chanel had nothing to do with it : the years to 1920 -- 2. The sun as healer : 1890s-1945 -- 3. The tanning fashion takes hold : 1920-1945 -- 4. Sunlamps, new window glass, and industrial tanning : 1920-1945 -- 5. Early warnings : 1920-1945 -- 6. The sun as killer : 1946-2004 -- 7. Sunscreen...
Publication information
Publisher
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2005.
Place of Publication
North Carolina
Date Published
c2005.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
"This history examines the suntan as a social and scientific phenomenon. Initial pro-tanning medical hype, emerging negative opinions of sunbathing, the development of sunscreens, the debate over sunscreen efficacy, and the sunless tan are all covered. Numerous pictures demonstrate changing perceptions of the suntan in ads for products that promote...
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Full title
Suntanning in 20th century America / Kerry Segrave.
Portion of title
Suntanning in twentieth century America.
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Author / Creator
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General note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-2002) and index.
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N613.19309/1
Record Identifier
74VKmM7jXWwy
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKmM7jXWwy
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ISBN
0786423943 (softcover : alk. paper)
9780786423941 (softcover : alk. paper)
DDC
613.19309
MMS ID
991020516809702626
