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This book examines the evolution of Barbie as a brand and cultural icon, analysing her impact as a model for identity and a powerful influencer within the toy, fashion, and media industries. Since her debut in 1959, Barbie has evolved from a fashion doll to a symbol of empowerment, diversity, and social commentary, reflecting broader shifts in society’s views on identity, representation, and consumer culture.
Through a historical and cultural lens, this study traces how Barbie has become a dynamic force in shaping public perceptions and cultural values. Key features of the book include an exploration of Barbie’s marketing strategies, brand adaptations, and role in reflecting and challenging societal expectations. Each chapter critically analyses major campaigns and collaborations that have positioned Barbie as both a beloved toy and a lifestyle brand. Additionally, the book examines controversies surrounding Barbie’s image, offering insights into how her branding navigates consumer expectations and societal pressures. This in-depth approach helps readers understand how Mattel has continuously adapted Barbie to stay relevant in a changing cultural landscape. Targeted at academics and students in fields such as popular culture, gender studies, sociology, and marketing, this book serves as a resource for understanding the intersections of consumer culture and identity formation. Readers will find valuable insights into the role of media and advertising on children’s self-perception and societal norms.
Through a comprehensive exploration of Barbie’s influence, this book offers essential knowledge for those interested in the broader implications of branding and marketing in shaping societal ideals and individual aspirations.
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Jo Coghlan is an associate professor of sociology at the University of New England, Australia. Jo’s research interests are in popular culture and material culture, in historical and contemporary contexts. Her research interests are varied and include food studies, film and television studies, and everyday culture. Jo has published in the Australasian Journal of Popular Culture, Clothing Cultures, Film, Fashion and Consumption, and Media/Culture Journal and contributed to books on female political leaders and how they are represented in popular culture. Jo, Lisa J. Hackett, and Huw Nolan are the founders of The Popular Culture Research Network (PopCRN), Australia’s leading research network on popular culture and material studies, which brings together scholars and researchers who share a fascination in the academic inquiry into all manner of mass phenomena.
Lisa J. Hackett is a senior lecturer at the University of New England, Armidale, NSW. Lisa’s research examines aviation, fashion, clothing, and uniform in popular culture through a sociological and historical lens to expose the ways popular culture objects define identity and social roles. Her PhD examined the ways that Australian women utilise 1950s style to fashion their identities. Lisa is the co-founder (along with Jo Coghlan and Huw Nolan) of PopCRN, the Popular Culture Research Network, which brings together scholars and researchers who share a fascination in the academic inquiry into all manner of mass phenomena. Her current research includes the study of the use of female Second World War pilot’s uniforms in propaganda, the history of air pageants, and the British Royal Family in popular culture. She is on the editorial board of Popular Culture Review (Wiley) and is senior co-chief editor of the International Journal of Popular Culture Studies.
Huw Nolan is an animal welfare scientist and ethicist with a strong passion for science and its portrayal in popular culture. His research investigates the implications of human imagination, beliefs, and intuitions on the welfare of animals and the environment. He is committed to scrutinising the ethical dimensions of how non-human life is represented in popular media and its subsequent influence on societal attitudes and behaviors, combining his enthusiasm for science with a focus on its role in shaping public perceptions. Huw is a founding member of the Popular Culture Research Network (PopCRN) and is a senior co-editor of the International Journal of Popular Culture Studies.
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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. This book examines the evolution of Barbie as a brand and cultural icon, analysing her impact as a model for identity and a powerful influencer within the toy, fashion, and media industries. Since her debut in 1959, Barbie has evolved from a fashion doll to a symbol of empowerment, diversity, and social commentary, reflecting broader shifts in societys views on identity, representation, and consumer culture.Through a historical and cultural lens, this study traces how Barbie has become a dynamic force in shaping public perceptions and cultural values. Key features of the book include an exploration of Barbies marketing strategies, brand adaptations, and role in reflecting and challenging societal expectations. Each chapter critically analyses major campaigns and collaborations that have positioned Barbie as both a beloved toy and a lifestyle brand. Additionally, the book examines controversies surrounding Barbies image, offering insights into how her branding navigates consumer expectations and societal pressures. This in-depth approach helps readers understand how Mattel has continuously adapted Barbie to stay relevant in a changing cultural landscape. Targeted at academics and students in fields such as popular culture, gender studies, sociology, and marketing, this book serves as a resource for understanding the intersections of consumer culture and identity formation. Readers will find valuable insights into the role of media and advertising on childrens self-perception and societal norms.Through a comprehensive exploration of Barbies influence, this book offers essential knowledge for those interested in the broader implications of branding and marketing in shaping societal ideals and individual aspirations. This book examines the evolution of Barbie as a brand and cultural icon, analysing her impact as a model for identity and a powerful influencer within the toy, fashion, and media industries. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781041007609
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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. This book examines the evolution of Barbie as a brand and cultural icon, analysing her impact as a model for identity and a powerful influencer within the toy, fashion, and media industries. Since her debut in 1959, Barbie has evolved from a fashion doll to a symbol of empowerment, diversity, and social commentary, reflecting broader shifts in societys views on identity, representation, and consumer culture.Through a historical and cultural lens, this study traces how Barbie has become a dynamic force in shaping public perceptions and cultural values. Key features of the book include an exploration of Barbies marketing strategies, brand adaptations, and role in reflecting and challenging societal expectations. Each chapter critically analyses major campaigns and collaborations that have positioned Barbie as both a beloved toy and a lifestyle brand. Additionally, the book examines controversies surrounding Barbies image, offering insights into how her branding navigates consumer expectations and societal pressures. This in-depth approach helps readers understand how Mattel has continuously adapted Barbie to stay relevant in a changing cultural landscape. Targeted at academics and students in fields such as popular culture, gender studies, sociology, and marketing, this book serves as a resource for understanding the intersections of consumer culture and identity formation. Readers will find valuable insights into the role of media and advertising on childrens self-perception and societal norms.Through a comprehensive exploration of Barbies influence, this book offers essential knowledge for those interested in the broader implications of branding and marketing in shaping societal ideals and individual aspirations. This book examines the evolution of Barbie as a brand and cultural icon, analysing her impact as a model for identity and a powerful influencer within the toy, fashion, and media industries. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781041007609
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