The visible self : global perspectives on dress, culture, and society.

Eicher, Joanne Bubolz,

The visible self : global perspectives on dress, culture, and society. - 4th edition. Joanne B. Eicher, Sandra Lee Evenson. - xiv, 406 pages : illustrations (black and white), map (black and white) ; 28 cm

Previous edition: 2008.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Everywhere around the world, people make daily decisions about what to wear or how to dress. Using Western and non-Western examples, 'The Visible Self' presents a systematic approach to analyzing these daily rituals that we all share - not simply the act of putting on clothing, but also cleansing the body and adorning it.

Specialized.

9781609018702 (pbk.) : £70.00


Clothing and dress.
Clothing and dress--Social aspects.
Clothing and dress--Psychological aspects.
Fashion.
Body marking.

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