The Meanings of Dress: Bundle Book + Studio Access Card - Softcover

Miller-Spillman, Kimberly A.; Reilly, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1501323946 ISBN 13: 9781501323942

Publisher: Fairchild Books, 2019

Synopsis

"There are some really great readings that supplement the theoretical underpinnings of each chapter." Angie G. Liljequist, Fontbonne University, USA

"A comprehensive compilation of readings for students studying the social and psychological aspects of appearance and dress." Jessica Strubel, University of North Texas, USA

Learn how―and why―consumers buy clothing and accessories, and increase your global awareness as you study dress and appearance.

Contributions are from writers on four continents and examples are from ten countries, including Ghana, Vietnam, Norway, and Jamaica, among others. The book includes more than 50 articles on topics such as wearable technology, cosplay, lesbian dress, and genderqueer fashion.

- Contributors are experts in fashion theory, cultural studies, psychology, sociology, gender studies, religion, material culture, consumer behavior, and popular culture
- Two separate chapters on gender and sexuality
- International examples are included from Afghanistan, China, Ghana, India, Jamaica, Japan, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Vietnam
- 100 black and white images


The Meanings of Dress STUDIO
- Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips
- Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions

This bundle includes The Meanings of Dress, 4th edition and The Meanings of Dress STUDIO Access Card.

About this title

About the Authors

Kimberly Miller-Spillman is an associate professor in Retailing and Tourism Management at the University of Kentucky, USA.

Andrew Reilly, PhD, is a Professor of Fashion Design and Merchandising at University of Hawai`i, Manoa, USA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fairchild Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1501323946
• ISBN 13: 9781501323942
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 331