American Gold Digger - Marriage Money and the Law from the Ziegfeld Follies to Anna Nicole Smith

Brian Donovan

Editorial: The University of North Carolina Press

Sinopsis

The stereotype of the "gold digger" has had a fascinating trajectory in twentieth-century America, from tales of greedy flapper-era chorus girls to tabloid coverage of Anna Nicole Smith and her octogenarian tycoon husband. The term entered American vernacular in the 1910s as women began to assert greater power over courtship, marriage, and finances, threatening men's control of legal and economic structures. Over the course of the century, the gold digger stereotype reappeared as women pressed for further control over love, sex, and money while laws failed to keep pace with such realignments. The gold digger can be seen in silent films, vaudeville jokes, hip hop lyrics, and reality television. Whether feared, admired, or desired, the figure of the gold digger appears almost everywhere gender, sexuality, class, and race collide. 
 
This fascinating interdisciplinary work reveals the assumptions and disputes around women's sexual agency in American life, shedding new light on the cultural and legal forces underpinning romantic, sexual, and marital relationships.

Disponible desde: 16/11/2020.

Otros libros que te pueden interesar

Tracing Your First World War...

Simon Fowler

The First World War was perhaps the most traumatic event of the Twentieth Century. Millions of men, women and children were affected by it. And it still has a resonance today more than a hundred years after the Armistice.  This guide offers a simple, yet comprehensive, guide to researching the men and women from Britain - and its dominions and colonies - who took part in the First World War either at the front or at home  It is an accessible, up-to-date and expert introduction to get you on your way and to answer those questions you might come across during your researches.  In a straightforward, easy-to-follow style the book introduces readers to the multitude of sources they can use to explore the history of the First World War for themselves.  In a series of short, instructive chapters the book takes the reader through the process of researching ancestors who served during the First World War providing short cuts and background information as required.  The book covers the key sources, including the National Archives and the many online sites that researchers can turn to. It also covers records of casualties, munitions workers, conscientious objectors and service personnel from the British Dominions.

Ver libro

Abnormal Psychology: Depression

Connor Whiteley

Perfect for teachers, students and people interested in psychology. 
How does culture play a role in Depression?  
Is a diagnosis reliable?  
How is depression treated?  
These are just a few of the interesting and important questions that we will be exploring in this book as we explore what abnormal psychology is and what causes depression and how it can be treated.  
So, join me as together we explore the fascinating world of abnormal psychology in this book with an intriguing conversational tone that clearly breakdown and critically evaluates concepts and theories so everyone can enjoy the wonders of psychology… and not have a headache at the end!

Ver libro

Learn Hindi: The Ultimate Guide...

Innovative Language Learning

Want to learn Hindi that's not taught in textbooks and schools?  
 
Then take your Hindi to the next level with Learn Hindi: The Ultimate Guide to Talking Online in Hindi. 
 
Learn how to communicate on social media just like Hindi natives do on a daily basis.  
 
With this audiobook, you'll learn how to make comments, post your reactions, and ask questions on social media. You'll learn everything from catching up and asking what your friends are up to down to wishing them a happy birthday and much, much more. With this audiobook, you get:  
 
 
 
     25 lessons in total  
     2.5 hours in total  
     An 110-page ebook so you can read along  
 
 
Each lesson contains:  
 
 
 
     One example of a post  
     Four reactions and comments  
     English translations  
     Slowed-down pronunciations  
 
 
A preview of lessons inside:  
 
 
 
     How to post about having dinner with friends  
     How to post about going shopping  
     How to post about music or videos  
     How to post Christmas greetings  
     And much more!

Ver libro

TESTOSTERONE OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM...

PT Kickstater

This course covers ONLY natural ways to increase your testosterone level.
This course include a simple, quick, and inexpensive method that you can use TODAY to boost your testosterone level .
The Problem With Today"s Men :
1 IN 4 MEN OVER 30S HAS LOW TESTOSTERONE LEVEL , which also mean that 1 in 4 men over 30s are lack of sex drive and have erectile dysfunction as a result of low levels of testosterone .
Lets look at what are the symptoms of low testosterone :Sexual dysfunctionReduced sex drive (low libido)Sleeping disorderInfertilityLoss of hairsDecreased strengthWeight gainBeer bellyAlways feel tire
This course intends to answer below questions with PROVEN research :
1) How can we increase testosterone levels the 100% natural way ?
2) What is the best training programme to boost your testosterone level ?
2) Which foods increase/decrease testosterone the most?
3) Do testosterone booster such as tongkat ali , ZMA , DAA really works on boosting testosterone ?
4) Which foods kill testosterone?
5) What is the best vitamin to increase testosterone?
and so much much more !
Beside learning how to boost up your testosterone level , you will also gain a basic understanding of the endocrine system and how testosterone production works.
But the key in this testosterone optimization course is that you’ll learn the actionable, easy-to-apply practices that will transform your health , and your life.
Why This Course?
Although it's low price but this course is pack with quality research and practical information , our course offers many great features and benefits , helping you:
1) Save thousands of hours on Google and get straight to the proven method that you need to know to improve your health , live longer , increase your testosterone level , build lean muscle mass , loss fat fast and effective .
2) Look more confidence , increase self esteem , feel healthier, happier, move effectively , better sex performance .
3) Develop a customize blue print that cater to you needs for improving your health from diet, exercise, sexuality, and daily habits .
Join a community of like-minded "T Booster Academy" ,where you can share your experience to encourage one another to achieve the best result or ask any questions that you have ,and myself or others member will help you up with it .

Ver libro

The China Dream - How the...

Jonathan Krane

China GDP has grown from $300 per capita to more than $10,000 in the past thirty years and lifted more people into the middle class than in any other country at any other point in human history. It is important for investors, US companies and anyone interested in the global economy to understand China. As the founder and CEO of KraneShares, an asset management company focused on China and headquartered in New York, author Jonathan A. Krane provides an inside look at China's transformation into a global superpower and explains why the relationship between the US and China is the most critical economic relationship in the world today. Krane witnesses firsthand how China's technological and scientific innovations are ripe with potential for those who understand the opportunity. KraneShares has $9 billion under management across thirty funds listed in the US, UK/Europe, and Hong Kong.The China Dream is your guide to understanding China's unmatched economic growth and fully realizing its status as an essential element in any well-designed investment portfolio, global business, and participation in the global economy.

Ver libro

Learn French - Level 3: Lower...

Innovative Language Learning LLC

Start speaking French in minutes, and grasp the language, culture and customs in just minutes more with Absolute Beginner - French, a completely new way to learn French with ease! 
 
Absolute Beginner French, Volume 2 will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and arm you with cultural insight and other information to utterly shock and amaze your French friends. 
 
Why are the audio lessons so effective?Short and to the pointTwenty-five 8-minute lessons make them the perfect lengthSyllable-by-syllable breakdown of each word and phrase so that you can say every word and phrase instantlyRepeat after the professional teacher section so that you can practice proper pronunciationQuick cultural tips in each lesson will help you navigate your way even betterAbove all, fun and relaxed approach to grasping a lot of information quickly and easily 
 
Effortlessly learn from a bi-lingual and bi-cultural host as they guide you through pitfalls and pleasures of French 
 
You see, unlike other audiobooks, we actually teach French and French culture. With each lesson, you will master a target phrase and key vocabulary. This is a complete lesson taught by a professional, bi-lingual teacher! Listen to the preview now! 
 
Download the PDF and read along: 
https://bit.ly/33TXJxu

Ver libro