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THE ONLY WOMAN - IMMY HUMES GEBUNDEN

A compelling gallery of women who made their way into a man's world  shown through group
portraits each featuring a lone woman An original approach to gender equality  this striking
pictorial statement brings to light the compelling and undeniable phenomenon of 'the only
woman': across time and cultures  groups of artists  activists  scientists  servants  movie
stars  or metal workers have often included exactly and only one woman. Covering examples from
nearly 20 countries  from the advent of photography until the present day  author Immy Humes
reveals and reframes how women and men have related socially in surprising and poignant ways.
This is a fresh contribution to visual and cultural history full of unheard stories  courage 
achievement  outrage  mystery  fun  and extraordinary women. A unique focus on women and men in
public life from 1860 to the present day charting the phenomenon of 'the only woman' from
countries including the USA and the UK  France  Peru  Mexico  India  China  Japan  and
Australia. The book features both unknown and well-known women from a diverse range of
backgrounds including writers  conductors  civil-rights leaders  domestic workers  sportswomen
and lawyers as well as princesses  railway workers  boxing promoters  and astronauts.

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