From Library Journal
In this well-written treatise, Emberley (women's and gender studies, Univ. of Northern British Columbia) views fur through widely disparate lenses. In the case of the animal rights movement, fur is seen as gratuitous violence and gross cruelty. To the Dene and Inuit people, it is a source of income and survival. Emberley guides us through these contrasting images with a low-key insistence that fur is exactly what our culture makes of it: status symbol, fashion find, or political point. Emberley is able to make us understand all the viewpoints she presents, but she never allows us to catch on to her perspective or her passion. Still, this is a valuable book on a little-explored subject, especially the discussion of "mother as hunter" in Native peoples' society. It is unfortunate that Emberley appears so detached from it all. Recommended for specialized collections in feminism and native studies.?Alicia Graybill, Lincoln City Libs., Neb.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
"A fascinating account of the powerful roles fur has played in various cultures and of the historical and political forces at work in the play of its meanings." Jonathan Culler, Cornell University "This is a strong and intelligent work on a controversial topic. Emberley's book is much more intellectually sophisticated than anything else I've seen on the subject." Valerie Steele, author of Fetish: Fashion, Sex, and Power
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