Fetish
Valerie Steele
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Fetish
Published
January 4, 1996
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Pages
252
ISBN-13
9780195090444
ISBN-10
0195090446
Description
The concept of fetishism has recently assumed a growing importance in critical thinking about the cultural construction of sexuality. Yet until now no scholar with an in-depth knowledge of fashion history has studied the actual clothing fetishes themselves. Nor has there been a serious exploration of the historical relationship between fashion and fetishism, although erotic styles have changed significantly and "sexual chic" has become increasingly conspicuous. Marshalling a dazzling array of evidence from pornography, psychology, and history, as well as interviews with individuals involved in sexual fetishism, sadomasochism, and cross-dressing, Steele illuminates the complex relationship between appearance and identity. Based on years of research, her book Fetish: Fashion, Sex & Power explains how a paradigm shift in attitudes toward sex and gender has given rise to the phenomenon of fetish fashion.
Subjects
The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious
Wandlungen und Symbole der Libido
Fashion and eroticism
Symbole der Wandlung
Gender advertisements
Psychologie der unbewussten Prozesse
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Fetish?
This edition of Fetish has approximately 252 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Fetish?
For most readers, Fetish typically takes between 5h 15m and 3h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 63,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Fetish?
The estimated word count for Fetish is approximately 63,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Fetish?
Fetish was written by Valerie Steele.
When was Fetish published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 4, 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.