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Houdini, Tarzan, and the perfect man : the White male body and the challenge of modernity in America

Title
Houdini, Tarzan, and the perfect man : the White male body and the challenge of modernity in America / John F. Kasson.
Author
Kasson, John F., 1944-
Publication
New York : Hill and Wang, 2001.

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Description
viii, 256 p. : ill.; 24 cm.
Subject
  • Sandow, Eugen, 1867-1925
  • Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926
  • Tarzan (Fictitious character)
  • Men in popular culture > United States > History
  • Masculinity in popular culture > United States > History
  • Human body > Social aspects > United States
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-244) and index.
Call Number
MWET 01-10588
ISBN
0809088622 (hc : alk. paper)
LCCN
00053669
OCLC
45438299
Author
Kasson, John F., 1944-
Title
Houdini, Tarzan, and the perfect man : the White male body and the challenge of modernity in America / John F. Kasson.
Imprint
New York : Hill and Wang, 2001.
Edition
1st ed.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-244) and index.
Research Call Number
MWET 01-10588
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