Reducing Bodies

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The book examines how women in postwar America transformed their bodies through diets, exercise, and plastic surgery, reflecting the evolving beauty standards of the time. It delves into the implications of these changes for understanding gender dynamics in the era, highlighting the cultural pressures and societal expectations that influenced women's self-perception and identity. Through this exploration, the work offers critical insights into the intersection of mass culture and the female figure during a transformative period in American history.