ISBN: 9780816648993 - pink ribbons, inc.: breast cancer and the politics of philanthropy (11 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In Pink Ribbons, Inc.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 208 pages. 8.75x5.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. Num Pages: 208 pages, 17 b&w photos. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 256. . 2008. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: New. pp. 208.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - "Samantha King explains how, beyond being an all-too-frequent and still-too-lethal disease for many women, breast cancer is a corporate dream come true." -Herizons"Fascinating. King's deft and thoughtful interpretation of the pink ribbon phenomenon is an important wake-up call. Going against the grain, she takes a clear-eyed look at a trend that often seems to outshine the disease that put it on the map." -Women's Review of Books"King's criticisms of breast-cancer philanthropy provide a new means of looking at one of our culture's most celebrated causes. For anyone who has ever squirreled away yogurt lids for the cause, Pink Ribbons, Inc. is food for thought." -Bitch"A fascinating read for anyone whose life has been touched by breast cancer." -Curve"Breast cancer advocacy is being transformed from meaningful civic participation into purchasing products. To understand the personal, social, and political costs, read this book." -Barbara Brenner, Executive Director of Breast Cancer ActionIn Pink Ribbons, Inc., Samantha King traces how breast cancer has been transformed from a stigmatized disease and individual tragedy to a market-driven industry of survivorship. Here, for the first time, King questions the effectiveness and legitimacy of privately funded efforts to stop the epidemic among American women. Highly revelatory-at times shocking-Pink Ribbons, Inc. challenges the commercialization of the breast cancer movement.Samantha King is associate professor of physical and health education and women's studies at Queen's University, in Kingston, Ontario.…

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnIn this revelatory and at times shocking book, King traces how breast cancer has been transformed from a stigmatized disease and individual tragedy to a market-driven industry of survivorship.