McCormack, Matthew
Shoes and the Georgian Man
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350358669
- author:
- McCormack, Matthew
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 18.9 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Social History, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Shoes and the Georgian Man by Matthew McCormack offers a fresh perspective on 18th-century Britain's shifting gender relations. By examining the relationship between shoes, the body, and social roles, McCormack sheds new light on what it meant to be a man during this period. Historic shoes provide a unique window into the past, offering insights into the wearer's physical presence and daily life. McCormack's in-depth study of worn shoes reveals their physical properties and the stories they tell about their wearers. This approach forges connections between material culture, gender, and the body, providing a nuanced understanding of 18th-century society. By exploring the intersection of footwear with politics, war, dance, and disability, McCormack's book provides a rich and complex analysis of the era's social dynamics.
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