The Visible Self
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The Visible Self
Author: Joanne Bubolz Eicher
language: en
Publisher: Fairchild Books & Visuals
Release Date: 2000-01-01
This long-anticipated revision expands on the principles introduced in the original 1973 edition by Mary Ellen Roach-Higgins and Eicher. The authors elaborate on what dress is, define ethnocentrism, and position dress in today's society. Using Western and non-Western examples, the book fosters an appreciation of the diversity of surface appearance through an exploration of the common purposes served by dress to protect, satisfy, and communicate. The Visible Self analyzes the act of dressing -- not simply putting on clothing, but cleansing the body and adorning it. Beautifully illustrated, this text is recommended for programs in clothing and textiles as well as anthropology, sociology, women's studies, history, and theater. Design and merchandising students in particular will gain awareness of the significance of dress in the global marketplace.Instructor's Guide includes sample assignments, test questions, notes on text discussion questions and activities, and additional resources.
The Visible Self
Author: Joanne B. Eicher
language: en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date: 2014-08-14
This anthropological investigation of dress featuring selected scholarly readings is ideal for courses focused on global perspectives and cultural aspects of dress.
The Visible Self
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.