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Ad Women: How They Impact What We Want, Need, & Buy

by Juliann Sivulka
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Ad Women: How They Impact What We Want, Need, & Buy
Ad Women: How They Impact What We Want, Need, & Buy

Women's transformative journey in advertising history.

If you're intrigued by the intersection of feminism, history, and advertising, "Ad Women" will certainly resonate with you. Juliann Sivulka doesn't just narrate a history; she brings to life the pivotal roles women played in an industry that shaped societal norms and expectations. It's not just a story about ads – it's a story about struggle, empowerment, and the indelible mark women left on consumer culture. Expand your understanding of the ad world and the unsung heroines who changed it from the inside out.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Ad Women: How They Impact What We Want, Need, & Buy

by Juliann Sivulka
$40.90 Now $32.90 Save 20%
ISBN: 9781591026723
Authors: Juliann Sivulka
Publisher: Prometheus
Date of Publication: 2008-11-25
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Business, History, Sociology
Related Topics: Womens, Gender, History, American History, Communication
Goodreads rating: 3.08
(rated by 12 readers)
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Women's transformative journey in advertising history.

If you're intrigued by the intersection of feminism, history, and advertising, "Ad Women" will certainly resonate with you. Juliann Sivulka doesn't just narrate a history; she brings to life the pivotal roles women played in an industry that shaped societal norms and expectations. It's not just a story about ads – it's a story about struggle, empowerment, and the indelible mark women left on consumer culture. Expand your understanding of the ad world and the unsung heroines who changed it from the inside out.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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