1st Edition
World Clothing and Fashion An Encyclopedia of History, Culture, and Social Influence
836 Pages
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Routledge
832 Pages
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Routledge
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Taking a global, multicultural, social, and economic perspective, this work explores the diverse and colourful history of human attire. From prehistoric times to the age of globalization, articles cover the evolution of clothing utility, style, production, and commerce, including accessories (shoes, hats, gloves, handbags, and jewellery) for men, women, and children. Dress for different climates,... Read more
Case studies of Chinese workers in a variety of settings: state enterprises, urban collectives, domestic private enterprises and foreign funded enterprises, are examined through an analytical framework which lays out why labour rights violations have been occurring in China.
Biography
Mary Ellen Snodgrass is an award-winning author of textbooks and general reference works, and a former columnist for the Charlotte Observer. She teaches English and Latin at Lenoir Rhyne University. In addition to her membership on the North Carolina Library Board, she serves the N.C. Humanities Commission as a traveling lecturer.
