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Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion
Ten-volume set
Joanne B. Eicher , Doran Ross , Margot Blum Schevill , Phyllis G. Tortora , Jasleen Dhamija , Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood , John E. Vollmer , Margaret Maynard , Lise Skov , Djurdja Bartlett
ISBN 9781847881045
Hardback
Jul 2010
5760pp
2,000 b&w illustrations, bibliography, index
The Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion explores, in 760 articles and 3.6 million words, the dressed and adorned body across cultures and throughout history. Lavishly illustrated with over 2,000 images, it is essential for all students, scholars and practitioners of fashion and textiles, across disciplines. Available in print - as a 10 volume set - and online within the Berg Fashion Library. The Encyclopedia provides:
In-depth original articles - from over 600 international experts - on countries, themes, cultural groups, and dress types
Special articles on sources and evidence for each major geographical area
'Snapshot' articles featuring illuminating examples and case studies · Invaluable bibliographies and suggestions for further reading for each article
Cross-references and an analytical cumulative index
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