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Shrinking Violets and Caspar Milquetoasts : Shyness, Power, and Intimacy in the United States, 1950-1995.

Since World War II Americans' attitudes towards shyness have changed. The women's movement and the sexual revolution raised questions about communication, self-expression, intimacy, and personality, leading to new concerns about shyness. At the same time, the growth of psychotherapy and th...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: McDaniel, Patricia
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : NYU Press, 2003.
Colección:American social experience series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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