Glamour: A History
Author: Stephen Gundl
Glamor is one of the most tantalizing and bewitching aspects of contemporary culture--but also one of the most elusive. The aura of celebrity, the style of the fashion world, the vanity of the rich and beautiful, and the publicity-driven rites of cafe society are all imbued with irresistible magnetism. But what exactly is glamor? Where does it come from? How old is it? And can anyone quite capture its magic?
Stephen Gundle answers all these questions and more in this first ever history of glamor. From Paris in the tumultuous final decades of the eighteenth century through to Hollywood, New York, and Monte Carlo in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, from the glamorous fictional characters of Walter Scott to iconic figures such as Marlene Dietrich and Marilyn Monroe to modern idols such as Paris Hilton, this marvelous book maps the origins of glamor and investigates the forms that it takes in modern times. Gundle entertainingly discusses the role of writers, journalists, artists, photographers, film-makers and fashion designers, occupations like the model and the air stewardess, cities and resorts such as Paris, New York and Monte Carlo, and products including luxury cars and jets--all of which have been associated in the public mind with the magical aura of glamor. And he shows how glamor feeds on the middle class yearning for a thrilling and colorful life, a yearning reinforced by the cinema and the press, which serve as a stage for acting out scenes of a desirable life, while also creating trends, promoting fashions, and furnishing celebrities.
Here then is all the excitement and sex appeal of glamor, a fabulous tour of the beautiful, the rich, the sleazy, thefalse, and the tragic.
Carol J. Binkowski - Library Journal
Herwitz (humanities, Univ. of Michigan; Aesthetics: Key Concepts in Philosophy) examines some complex explanations for the role of celebrity in popular culture. Referring to numerous examples of celebrity icons (e.g., Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly), he pays particular attention to Princess Diana, who embodied many of the divergent facets of an icon in modern society-eliciting high public admiration yet prompting a media obsession with her personal problems and tragedies. Herwitz skillfully analyzes the tightly interwoven components of this pattern, citing relationships to television, film, and escalating consumerism-all playing a role in the building up and tearing down of icons, a process that loses sight of the celebrity as an individual. Herwitz approaches the subject with intelligence and fine scholarship and offers much to think about.
Yet another tantalizing element of the celebrity mystique is glamour-a maddeningly indefinable quality sought by many but seemingly attainable by only a few. Gundle (film & television studies, Warwick Univ.; Bellissima: Feminine Beauty and the Idea of Italy) takes an expansive look at glamour from past to present in a narrative rich with captivating details and commentary. He examines the many categories in which glamour is measured-wealth, sex appeal, beauty, spectacle, daring, urban sophistication, professions, and products. He discusses its arbiters-photographers, major magazines, writers-and some of its diverse symbols through time such as Marie Antoinette, Marlene Dietrich, Gianni Versace, and Princess Diana, setting their historical context and discussing their eccentricities, excesses, and style-setting trends. Gundlesums up glamour as a look, action, or way of life more fascinating and colorful than that of its audience. Both of these books are essential for those with a keen interest in the sociology of popular culture and stardom.
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Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice
Author: Susan G Salvo
Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 3rd Edition gives you everything you need to learn and apply the basic principles of massage therapy with ease! This new edition is more straightforward and easy-to-use than ever, with a new DVD that brings techniques and procedures to life, complete coverage of the latest emerging therapy options and target groups, and new practice materials to help you prepare for certification exams and therapeutic practice. Heavily illustrated and thoroughly revised to cover the widest range of modalities and massage topics in one book, it's the foundation for massage therapy success!
R. Scott McIver
This text explores the art and science of massage therapy practice from its ancient roots through its present usage in health maintenance and physical medicine and rehabilitation. The majority of the book concentrates on the basic science, practice, and application of massage therapy on body systems. The goal of this textbook is to teach beginning students entering the allied health field of massage therapy through a comprehensive organizational approach. This text is applicable to other allied health professionals who deal in patient care and to those involved in the rehabilitative process. The editor incorporates her practical knowledge and experience as a massage therapist, clinical instructor, and educator to bring a unique approach to content and format. Included in the text are mini-labs and self-tests that combine to give an interactive teaching approach. The approach of interweaving massage technique with anatomical sciences makes this text an exciting teaching tool. The title invites an accepted view of massage as a form of therapy. The book is full of wonderful charts, tables, and checklists that enable the reader to use it as a practical reference guide to this healing art. The artwork and illustration beautifully drawn visually complement this excellent text. This text can be used as a review or reference guide, as well as a teaching source. This type of versatility makes it a wise choice for the future practitioner as well as the practicing massage therapist or allied health professional. The editor's notes and quotations from actual master practitioners create a sense of passion and add a personal effect for those studying the art. The sections on professionalconduct and business practice are informative. This text represents a true accomplishment.
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Reviewer: R. Scott McIver, MS (Pace University)
Description: This text explores the art and science of massage therapy practice from its ancient roots through its present usage in health maintenance and physical medicine and rehabilitation. The majority of the book concentrates on the basic science, practice, and application of massage therapy on body systems.
Purpose: The goal of this textbook is to teach beginning students entering the allied health field of massage therapy through a comprehensive organizational approach.
Audience: This text is applicable to other allied health professionals who deal in patient care and to those involved in the rehabilitative process. The editor incorporates her practical knowledge and experience as a massage therapist, clinical instructor, and educator to bring a unique approach to content and format. Included in the text are mini-labs and self-tests that combine to give an interactive teaching approach.
Features: The approach of interweaving massage technique with anatomical sciences makes this text an exciting teaching tool. The title invites an accepted view of massage as a form of therapy. The book is full of wonderful charts, tables, and checklists that enable the reader to use it as a practical reference guide to this healing art. The artwork and illustration beautifully drawn visually complement this excellent text.
Assessment: This text can be used as a review or reference guide, as well as a teaching source. This type of versatility makes it a wise choice for the future practitioner as well as the practicing massage therapist or allied health professional. The editor's notes and quotations from actual master practitioners create a sense of passion and add a personal effect for those studying the art. The sections on professional conduct and business practice are informative. This text represents a true accomplishment.
Rating
3 Stars from Doody
Table of Contents:
| 1 | A Historical Perspective of Message | 3 |
| 2 | Professional Standards, Boundaries, and the Therapeutic Relationship | 17 |
| 3 | Tools of the Trade and the Massage Environment | 43 |
| 4 | Health, Hygiene, Sanitation, and Safety Standards | 69 |
| 5 | Massage Physiology: Effects, Indications, Contraindications, and Endangerment Sites | 85 |
| 6 | The Science of Body and Table Mechanics | 107 |
| 7 | Swedish Massage Movements and Swedish Gymnastics | 147 |
| 8 | Client Intake, Assessment, and Documentation | 199 |
| 9 | Adaptive Massage and Client Management Issues | 231 |
| 10 | Putting it all Together | 255 |
| 11 | Introduction to the Human Body: Cells, Tissues, and the Body Compass | 269 |
| 12 | Integumentary System | 295 |
| 13 | Skeletal System | 317 |
| 14 | Skeletal Nomenclature | 341 |
| 15 | Muscular System | 387 |
| 16 | Muscular Nomenclature and Kinesiology | 409 |
| 17 | Nervous System | 481 |
| 18 | Endocrine Glands and Hormones | 519 |
| 19 | Circulatory System | 537 |
| 20 | Respiratory System | 565 |
| 21 | Digestive System | 581 |
| 22 | Urinary System | 599 |
| 23 | Hydrotherapy and Spa Applications | 615 |
| 24 | Clinical Application of Massage Therapy | 641 |
| 25 | Seated Massage | 675 |
| 26 | Asian Bodywork Therapy: Shiatsu | 689 |
| 27 | The Business of Massage | 725 |
| App. A | Reflexology | 757 |
| App. B | Major Chakra Centers | 759 |
| App. C: Business Forms | 761 | |
| Glossary | 765 |
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