Vested Interests: Cross-dressing and Cultural AnxietyBeginning with the bold claim, "There can be no culture without the transvestite," Marjorie Garber explores the nature and significance of cross-dressing and of the West's recurring fascination with it. Rich in anecdote and insight, Vested Interests offers a provocative and entertaining view of our ongoing obsession with dressing up--and with the power of clothes. |
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Vested Interests: Cross-dressing & Cultural Anxiety, Part 13 Marjorie B. Garber No preview available - 1993 |
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