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Description
"There are some really great readings that supplement the theoretical underpinnings of each chapter." Angie G. Liljequist, Fontbonne University, USA
"A comprehensive compilation of readings for students studying the social and psychological aspects of appearance and dress." Jessica Strubel, University of North Texas, USA
Learn how-and why-consumers buy clothing and accessories, and increase your global awareness as you study dress and appearance.
Contributions are from writers on four continents and examples are from ten countries, including Ghana, Vietnam, Norway, and Jamaica, among others. The book includes more than 40 articles on topics such as wearable technology, cosplay, lesbian dress, and genderqueer fashion.
- Contributors are experts in fashion theory, cultural studies, psychology, sociology, gender studies, religion, material culture, consumer behavior, and popular culture
- Two separate chapters on gender and sexuality
- International examples are included from Afghanistan, China, Ghana, India, Jamaica, Japan, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Vietnam
- More than 100 black and white images
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Dress, Culture, and Theory
2. Fashion as a Dynamic Process
3. Dress as Nonverbal Communication
4. The Body
5. Dress and Gender
6. Dress and Sexuality
7. Race and Ethnicity
8. Dress and Religion
9. Dress in the Workplace
10. Dress and Media
11. Fashion and Fantasy
12. Dress and Technology
13. Ethics in Fashion
Credits
Index
Product details
| Published | 24 Jan 2019 |
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| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 4th |
| Pages | 640 |
| ISBN | 9781501323898 |
| Imprint | Fairchild Books |
| Illustrations | 122 bw illus |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
About the contributors
Reviews
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There are some really great readings that supplement the theoretical underpinnings of each chapter.
Angie G. Liljequist, Fontbonne University, US, Proposal Review
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A comprehensive compilation of readings to meet the needs of 200 or 300 level students studying the social and psychological aspects of appearance and dress.
Jessica Strubel, University of North Texas, US, Proposal Review
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The book introduces theories of dress and the application of those theories through examples and readings. Social, cultural, and economic aspects of dress are explored. I enjoy the diversity of topics relating to our dress. This is one class I can count on student engagement.
Robbie B. Boggs, Jacksonville State University, US, Proposal Review
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Interesting compilation of stories and ideas!
Cathy Weiss, Lasell College, US, Proposal Review
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