Drawing on experiences from villagers in Bengal to scientists in Bangalore; this book explores the beauty; adaptability and personality of India's most iconic garment. Banerjee and Miller show why the sari has survived and indeed flourished as everyday dress when most of the world has adopted western clothing. Their book presents both an intimate portrait of the lives of women in India today and an alternative way for us all to think about our relationship to the clothes we wear. A new bride is unable to move from her husband's motorbike as her sari comes undone. A young man wonders how he will cope with the saris complicated folds in a romantic clinch. A villager's soft; worn sari is her main comfort during a fever. Throughout the book; these and other remarkable stories place the sari at the heart of relationships between mothers and infants; mistresses and maids; designers and soap opera stars. Illustrated and rich in personal testimony; The Sari expertly shows how one of the world's most simply constructed garments can reveal the intricate design of life in modern India.
#1006866 in Books Osprey 2009-03-31 2009-03-31Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 247.14 x 4.32 x 7.28l; .66 #File Name: 184603411696 pagesReference Book
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Korean War ground support workhorseBy Bernardo WuWhen the North Korea People's Army invaded South Korea on 25 June 1950; the only American military assets were the air squadrons stationed in Japan; Okinawa and the Philipines. The Essex-class carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45); in a Western Pacific cruise since May; was rushed to the conflicted area; arriving and launching her first strikes on 3rd July. Her air group (CVG-5) was composed; among others squadrons; by the F4U-4B equipped VF53 and VF54. For the next 3 years; F4U-4/5/5N's operated in 11 Essex carriers and the USMC squadrons flying from six others CVE (light carriers). Starting with the defense of the Pusan Perimeter; then in the Inchon landings through the intervention of the Chinese Red Army forces; the Corsair supported the Allied forces in the see-saw actions in the Korean Peninsula. Those missions included not only ground support but also reconnaissance and night attack and night fighter. In this latter role it was in an F4U-5N that Lt. Guy P. "Lucky Pierre" Bordelon became the sole propeller-driven fighter ace; the night-fighter and only Navy ace. Included are never-published before color photos of the F4U actions in Korea; a roster of F4U losses by date and serial number; and a list of units which operated the airplane - Navy and USMC. A very enjoyable reading indeed.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A terrific abbreviated account of the many US Navy/Marine squadrons and ...By Chuck C.A terrific abbreviated account of the many US Navy/Marine squadrons and pilots that flew 1;000s of sorties against the enemy flying the F4U Corsair in the Korean War in the 1950's. After you read this book you will be hooked on the exploits of the pilots and the airplane they flew during the war that changed our posture indelibly in the Far East.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Just asked my history buff son what he thought of ...By CustomerJust asked my history buff son what he thought of the book; he said; "5 stars" "it was good". Nuff said.
