The Meanings of Dress
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (755 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 160901278X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 640 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Hunt-Hurst is a member of the Costume Society of America (CSA) and the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA).. Patricia Hunt-Hurst, PhD, is an Associate Professor and head of the Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors Department at The University of Georgia. He is principal editor of Critical Studies in Men's Fashion, and a member of the editorial boar
The variety and diversity of topics covered is incredibly invaluable and presents complex concepts in an accessible manner. 'after this chapter you will understand') makes this an excellent text for students to use independently. Spencer Potter, St Mary's College of Maryland, USA . The organization of the text book, the clear structure of the chapters, and useful features (ex
Lola said Very good purchase! Excellent book!. I bought this book for one of my college courses. So far is really good; very informative and up to date. It is easy to read and it goes to the point. I really like the fact that includes so many cases at the end of each chapter which makes the reading more enjoyable. I'm giving Very good purchase! Excellent book! Lola I bought this book for one of my college courses. So far is really good; very informative and up to date. It is easy to read and it goes to the point. I really like the fact that includes so many cases at the end of each chapter which makes the reading more enjoyable. I'm giving 4 starts instead of 5 because the images are in black and white. I expected full color images since I paid $80.00 for it and because it is a book about dress.. starts instead of 5 because the images are in black and white. I expected full color images since I paid $80.00 for it and because it is a book about dress.. Good Book but old This book is well written and interesting, but very out dated. It explains the meaning and feelings behind why and what people buy, very important for any designer.. Joseph said Terrible Binding. Currently at this moment I'm working on getting a refund on this book. The binding of this book is terrible and could cost you the full price of the book. Luckily since Amazon's customer service can help remedy the problem since renters can inform Amazon about problems.But if you plan on buying the book don't expect it to last more than a week even if it's brand new. At college literally (and I mean actually literally no exaggeration) every stud
The book provides design and merchandising students with insight into how - and why - consumers buy clothing and other products related to dress, and helps them to hone their trend forecasting skills. Instructors, contact your Sales Representative for access to Instructor's Materials.. The text, which represents the very best thinking and writing on the subject today, explores essential topics such as dress and sociology, cultural studies, gender, religion, modesty, and technological changes. This collection of articles and essays from magazines, newspapers, books, and academic journals is designed to expand the reader's awareness and understanding of the role dress plays in cultures and subcultures across the globe. The Meanings of Dress, 3rd Edition is newly revised to reflect the current cultural landscape and includes more theory than previous editions, as well as an increased emphasis on the male perspective