Airbrushed Nation: The Lure and Loathing of Women's Magazines

by Jennifer Nelson and Noelle Crooks

Book Overview

Glamour. Cosmo. SELF. Ladies' Home Journal. Vogue. In an industry that has been in a downward spiral for years, these magazines--and other women-focused magazines like them--have not only retained their readership, they've increased it. Every month, five million-plus women peel back the slick cover of their favorite magazine to thumb through pages filled with tidings and advice about fashion, beauty, sex, relationships, dieting, health,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580054137
• ISBN13: 9781580054133
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Seal Press (CA)
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.2"