The authors elaborate on what dress is, define ethnocentrism and position dress in todays society. Using Western and non-Western examples, the book fosters an appreciation of the diversity of surface appearance through an exploration of the common purposes served by dress to protect, satisfy and communicate. "The Visible Self, 2nd Edition", ...
Everywhere around the world, people make daily decisions about what to wear or how to dress. "The Visible Self, 3rd Edition", presents a systematic approach to analyzing these daily rituals that we all share - not simply the act of putting on clothing, but also cleansing the body and adorning it. Using Western and non-Western examples, the authors ...
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