Berg encyclopedia of world dress and fashion /

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Imprint:Oxford : Berg, 2010.
Description:10 v. : ǂb ill. ; ǂc 29 cm.
Language:English
Subject:Clothing and dress -- Encyclopedias.
Fashion -- Encyclopedias.
Clothing and dress.
Fashion.
Encyclopedias.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8001686
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Varying Form of Title:World dress and fashion
Other authors / contributors:Eicher, Joanne Bubolz.
Ross, Doran H.
ISBN:9781847881045 (hbk.)
1847881041 (hbk.)
9781847883902
9781847883933
9781847883957
9781847883995
9781847883919
9781847883940
9781847883971
9781847883988
9781847883926
9781847883964
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Also available online.
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Summary:The Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion explores, in 760 articles and 3.6 million words, the dressed and adorned body across cultures and throughout history. Lavishly illustrated with over 2,000 images, it is essential for all students, scholars and practitioners of fashion and textiles, across disciplines. Available in print - as a 10 volume set - and online within the Berg Fashion Library. The Encyclopedia provides-<br> In-depth original articles - from over 600 international experts - on countries, themes, cultural groups, and dress types<br> Special articles on sources and evidence for each major geographical area<br> 'Snapshot' articles featuring illuminating examples and case studies· Invaluable bibliographies and suggestions for further reading for each article<br> Cross-references and an analytical cumulative index<br> Cross-cultural and multidisciplinary in approach, the Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion provides readers with an appreciation of the richness and complexity of dress around the world. For more information please see bergfashionlibrary.com/encyclopedia.<br>
Physical Description:10 v. : ǂb ill. ; ǂc 29 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781847881045 (hbk.)
1847881041 (hbk.)
9781847883902
9781847883933
9781847883957
9781847883995
9781847883919
9781847883940
9781847883971
9781847883988
9781847883926
9781847883964