Dress and Ethnicity

Change Across Space and Time

AvJoanne B. Eicher

Häftad, Engelska, 1999

Del i serien Ethnicity and Identity Series

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Beskrivning

From African-American women's headwraps to beauty pageants in Swaziland, this absorbing book explores ethnicity through the frequently noticed but less often analyzed human phenomenon of dress. The authors -- ethnographers, folklorists, and textile scholars -- present case studies from around the world to illustrate their different theoretical frameworks and assumptions. In considering how the body is modified and supplemented they discuss not only garments and accessories but also hairstyles and cosmetics.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1999-02-01
Mått:136 x 214 x 17 mm
Vikt:406 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Ethnicity and Identity Series
Antal sidor:332
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Medarbetare:JoanneB. Eicher
ISBN:9781859730034

Utforska kategorier

Kulturvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik
Antropologi inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Joanne B. Eicher Regents' Professor,Department of Design, Housing and Apparel, University of Minnesota

Recensioner i media

'This collection provides several rich case studies that address the neglected topic of the expression of ethnic identity through dress. ...Once again, Eicher has shown that dress is an insightful way to document, engage, and compare a range of complex issues.'American Ethnologist'Highly recommended for those with a serious interest in ethnic dress.'Quarterly Review of Costume, Clothing and Ethnic Textile Books'We are (...) presented with a wealth of ethnography... a very attractively presented volume.'Ethnos'rich, fascinating, and long overdue.'Costume Society Newsletter'Dress is an aspect of ethnicity that has not been noted as frequently as foodlore, songs, instruments and tale telling. This volume fills that shortcoming in a very readable style.'Come-All-Ye

Innehållsförteckning

J. Eicher, Introduction: Dress as an expression of Ethnic Identity - M. Chapman, "Freezing the Frame": Dress and Ethnicity in Brittany and Gaelic Scotland - A. Bridgwood, Dancing the Jar: Girls' Dress at Turkish Cypriot Weddings - L. Welters, Ethnicity in Greek Dress - D.P. Martinez, Naked Divers: A Case of Identity and Dress in Japan - M. Suga, Exotic West to Exotic Japan: Revival of Japanese Tradition in Modern Japan - E.P. Renne, Becoming a Bunu Bride: Bunu Ethnic Identity and Traditional Marriage Dress - J. Eicher and T. Erekosima, Why Do They Call it Kalabari? Cultural Authentication and the Demarcation of Ethnic Identity - B. Sumberg, Dress and Ethnic Differentiation in the Niger Delta - D. Durham, The Lady in the Logo: Tribal Dress and Western Culture in a Southern African Community - C. Behrman, "The Fairest of Them All": Gender, Ethnicity and a Beauty Pageant in the Kingdom of Swaziland - H. Griebel, The West African Origin of the African-American Headwrap - Y. Seng and E. Wass, Traditional Palestinian Wedding Dress as a Symbol of Nationalism - A. Lynch, Hmong American New Year's Dress: The Display of Ethnicity - C. Lentz, Ethnic Conflict and Changing Dress Codes: A Case Study of an Indian Migrant Village in Highland Ecuador - J. Eicher and B. Sumberg, World Fashion, Ethnic, and National Dress