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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great reference book. Very informative.
This book is full of great information for any one that wants to know about hair. It is presented in a terminology form which I found very easy to use.
Published 5 months ago by Fefe Mabee
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
superficial and under-illustrated
I am a professional hairdresser and hairdressing historian. I was terribly disappointed when I opened this book. It has very few useful illustrations, particularly for hair before the 20th c The fact checking was sloppy and there are many factual errors that a lay person would not be able to catch. Heavy reliance on website information reduces one's ability to check...
Published on September 5, 2006 by J. Stephens
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
superficial and under-illustrated,
This review is from: Encyclopedia of Hair: A Cultural History (Hardcover)
I am a professional hairdresser and hairdressing historian. I was terribly disappointed when I opened this book. It has very few useful illustrations, particularly for hair before the 20th c The fact checking was sloppy and there are many factual errors that a lay person would not be able to catch. Heavy reliance on website information reduces one's ability to check facts. Use as bathroom reading only, not as an authority for scholarly work.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
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too few pictures - good reading - but still wanting more information on the many countries/time periods covered
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great reference book. Very informative.,
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This book is full of great information for any one that wants to know about hair. It is presented in a terminology form which I found very easy to use.
3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Any college-level holding strong in not only history and culture but fashion will find this appealing to many different genres,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Encyclopedia of Hair: A Cultural History (Hardcover)
Hair has displayed more than changing styles: it's served as an indicator of class, gender, conformity and power throughout history - and ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HAIR: A CULTURAL HISTORY follows the changing issues surrounding hair and styles. World history and all cultures are taken into account throughout, with chapters opening with an essay on the overall topic, followed by alphabetically arranged entries along with black and white photos and bibliographic references. Any college-level holding strong in not only history and culture but fashion will find this appealing to many different genres.Diane C. Donovan, Editor California Bookwatch |
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Encyclopedia of Hair: A Cultural History by Victoria Sherrow (Hardcover - February 28, 2006)
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