Kilbourne, Jean

Using examples of over 120 ads from magazines and TV, Slim Hopes offers a new way to think about demoralizing and life-threatening eating disorders, such as bulemia and anorexia.

With wit and warmth, Kilbourne uses over 160 ads and commercials to critique adveritising's image of women. By fostering creative and productive dialogue, she invites viewers to look at familiar images in a new way that moves and empowers them to take action.

Examines the influence of advertising on consumers, and presents evidence to support the author's argument that advertising causes and contributes to many of the problems experienced by women and girls in modern society.

Explains why women and girls are more susceptible to the lure of advertising.