The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing through World History [Three Volumes]

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Jill Condra

Volume 1
Prehistory to 1500CE
Volume 2
1501-1800
Volume 3
1801 to the Present

Book Code: GR3662

ISBN: 0-313-33662-8

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-33662-1

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1160 pages, photos

Greenwood Press

Publication: 12/30/2007

List Price: $349.95 (UK Sterling Price: £200.00)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Trim Size: 7 x 10

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Independent scholar and editor Condra has created a broad and unique history of clothing and textiles from prehistoric times to 2006 and spanning world cultures. Articles are authored by experts with a broad (but relevant) range of credentials, specialties, and research interests, including textiles and clothing history, forensic archaeology, art and art history, classics, fashion history, ancient religion and medicine, fashion design, and costume design. Each of the three volumes averages 400 pages and contains seven to 11 articles ranging in length from eight pages (Korean clothing) to 88 pages (the 19th century). Entries are similarly structured, but, as Condra explains, The time, events, and place dictate the differences in [the entries]to most appropriately fit the subject matter. The authors attempt to include as much information as possible given the available evidence about the differences in clothing between men and women, between adults and children, and among various social classes. Each article ends with a bibliography of sources for additional informationEnglishlanguage printed materials, web sites, and, sometimes, films. Although it does not claim to be comprehensive, the set succeeds remarkably well in placing clothing in its historical and social context. Recommended for academic libraries supporting curricula in history, social history, art history, fashion, and costume and for large public libraries. [Available electronically through Greenwood Digital Collection.]
—Library Journal April 15, 2008

Description: This set is a critical guide for secondary and undergraduate students interested in history, social history, art history, fashion, and costume. The set covers the history of clothing throughout the world from pre-historic times to 2006. Many cultures are included in this study of clothing within the context of social, political, economic and religious history as they pertain to each time period and place. Researchers can turn to this set first for the most essential information about a time, place, and style of dress. The three volumes will be divided into comprehensive parts with the goal of making them easy to use and accessible to readers. There are other books and surveys of the history of costume that mainly concentrate on Western Europe, but few that cover different cultures and how they influence fashion in the western world. This book will look at costume throughout the world and throughout history. *Includes Men's and Children's Clothing as well as Women's Clothing *Includes clothing worn in non-Western countries *Includes clothing worn by lower and servant classes as well as wealthy classes *Includes accessories

LC Card Number: 2007030705

LCC Class: GT507

Dewey Class: 391

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Academic Library Spring 2008.pdf


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