Hats and Headwear around the World: A Cultural Encyclopedia - Hardcover

Beverly Chico

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1610690621 ISBN 13: 9781610690621

Publisher: ABC-CLIO, 2013

Synopsis

This concise encyclopedia examines headwear around the world, from ancient times to the modern era, comprising entries that address cultural significance, religion, historical events, geography, demographic and ethnic issues, fashion, and contemporary trends. * Vividly documents the fundamental human experience and universal practice of adorning the head * Highlights the global community and cultural linkages of headwear function, material, and style * Directly relates hats to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, usage, and form * Enables greater understanding of human diversity throughout time by tracing the development of headgear * Provides dozens of sidebars to pique reader interest and offer short, witty, funny, or pertinent content

About this title

Product Description:

This concise encyclopedia examines headwear around the world, from ancient times to the modern era, comprising entries that address cultural significance, religion, historical events, geography, demographic and ethnic issues, fashion, and contemporary trends.

Review:

"Many entries include references for further reading and research. Summing Up: Recommended." - Choice

"Entries are easy-to-read yet complete and provide a nice springboard for further research. Overall, this is a nice addition to any library with patrons interested in fashion or the history of clothing." - Booklist

"With the publication of this title, researchers in fashion and costume history now have a well-researched reference work in which to find the history, significance, and meaning behind hats and headwear worn throughout the world." - ARBA

"From the historical to the cultural, the balaclava to the burqa, this entertaining compendium has a hat for all occasions - and not only hats, but also examples of caps, crowns, wigs, and veils." - Reference Reviews

"An absorbing cultural study for those fascinated by fascinators and more." - Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1610690621
• ISBN 13: 9781610690621
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 556