{"product_id":"the-body-in-the-anglosphere-18801920-well-sexed-womanhood-finer-natives-and-very-white-men-9781032067711","title":"The Body in the Anglosphere, 1880-1920: \"Well Sexed Womanhood,\" \"Finer Natives,\" and \"Very White Men\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores the changing meanings and significance of the physical form among the Anglo-Saxons from 1880 to 1920, focusing on the body in various areas such as photography, literature, frontier wars, violent sports, and the global circus. It also examines the importance of sex, sexuality, concepts of gender, and the meanings of race and civilization. Black people challenged racism by presenting their own photos of respectable folk, and Anglo men and women faced the problem of maintaining civilized control vs. the need to express uninhibited feeling. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 308 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating book delves into the fascinating realm of the body, exploring its evolving meanings and profound significance among the Anglo-Saxons from 1880 to 1920. Within this vibrant community, a surge of racism emerged, creating a complex tapestry of societal attitudes. To unravel the importance of the body, this book brings together a diverse range of subjects, including photography, literature, frontier wars, violent sports, and the global circus. Sex, sexuality, concepts of gender, including the possibilities for women in various spheres of life, and the meanings of race and civilization were regular topics of discussion among Anglo individuals. In a bold move, black people challenged racism by presenting their own photographs of respectable folk, showcasing a powerful counter narrative. As these events unfolded, Anglo men and women grappled with the delicate balance between maintaining civilized control and embracing the urge to express uninhibited feelings. It becomes evident that the origins of today's debates about race and gender trace back to the late nineteenth century, laying the foundation for the ongoing discussions that shape our understanding of these critical social issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 453g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032067711\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robert W.Thurston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44646803374330,"sku":"9781032067711","price":40.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1697219637097_book.jpg?v=1697574949","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-body-in-the-anglosphere-18801920-well-sexed-womanhood-finer-natives-and-very-white-men-9781032067711","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}