Good Bad & Barbie Dolls History & Her Impact on US

"The award-winning biography of the most influential toy ever created! During her unparalleled history, Barbie has been a doll that people both love and love to hate. One thing is for certain: she has influence countless generations of children - but to what end? Acclaimed nonfiction author Tanya Lee Stone takes an unbiased look at how Barbie became the icon that she is, and at the impact that she's had on our culture (and vice versa). Featuring passionate anecdotes, original photo­graphs, source notes, and a forward by Meg Cabot, this book explores the Barbie phenomenon in a brand-new light."