False Summit

Autori

• Julie Rak

Parametri

• Libri di testo
• Libri di testo universitari
• Scienze sociali

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The race to climb Everest catapulted mountain climbing, with its accompanying images of conquest and sport, into the public sphere on a global scale. But as a metaphor for the pinnacle of human achievement, mountaineering remains the preserve of traditional white male heroism. Exploring classic and lesser-known expedition accounts from Everest, K2, and Annapurna, False Summit helps us understand why mountaineering remains one of the most important ways to articulate gender identities and politics.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2021

(In brossura)