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Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America
by Byrd, Ayana; Tharps, Lori | PB | Acceptable
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- Condition
- Acceptable
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Paperback
- Weight
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- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
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- ISBN
- 9780312283223
- Book Title
- Hair Story : Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America
- Item Length
- 9.3in
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Publication Year
- 2002
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6in
- Features
- Revised
- Genre
- Health & Fitness, Social Science
- Topic
- Beauty & Grooming, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
- Item Width
- 6.2in
- Item Weight
- 10.8 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 200 Pages
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A history of the culture and politics behind the ever-changing state of black hair - from 15th century Africa to present-day US - this fascinating book is an entertaining look at the intersection of the personal, political and popular aspects of hair styles, tracing a unique aspect of black American history. An entertaining and concise survey... A book that successfully balances popular appeal with historical accuracy' - Publishers Weekly 'Impressive work of cultural history' - Book Page 'Comprehensive and colourful' - Essence'
Product Identifiers
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0312283229
ISBN-13
9780312283223
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2150884
Product Key Features
Book Title
Hair Story : Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Beauty & Grooming, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Publication Year
2002
Genre
Health & Fitness, Social Science
Number of Pages
200 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
6.2in
Item Weight
10.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
E185.86.B96
Edition Description
Revised Edition
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Hair Story presents an absorbing rendition of American history told through Black hair. In prose that is both humorous and haunting, the authors manage to bring vividly to life a subject most would consider inconsequential. After reading this comprehensive tale, people will walk away with a whole new appreciation for Black hair and all of its wonder and power., Taps into the art and history of how Black hair is perceived in America in a way that will no doubt be relevant for generations to come., "[An] entertaining and concise survey . . . A book that successfully balances popular appeal with historical accuracy."- Publishers Weekly "Taps into the art and history of how Black hair is perceived in America in a way that will no doubt be relevant for generations to come."- The Source " Hair Story presents an absorbing rendition of American history told through Black hair. In prose that is both humorous and haunting, the authors manage to bring vividly to life a subject most would consider inconsequential. After reading this comprehensive tale, people will walk away with a whole new appreciation for Black hair and all of its wonder and power."-Lloyd Boston, author of Men of Color: Fashion, History, Fundamentals "From antiquity to the present day, Black hair has been both ornamentation and a medium of artistic expression. At the same time, its changing political and cultural values have often mirrored the current social climate. Hair Story , in documenting our natural hair's beauty and capacity for communication, brings to life and infuses with historical relevance this unique slice of Americana." - Harriette Cole, author of Jumping the Broom and How to Be "[This book combines] keen historical insight with pop-cultural anecdotes."- Entertainment Weekly "A comprehensive and colorful look at a very touchy subject."- Essence, [An] entertaining and concise survey . . . A book that successfully balances popular appeal with historical accuracy., "[An] entertaining and concise survey . . . A book that successfully balances popular appeal with historical accuracy."-Publishers Weekly "Taps into the art and history of how Black hair is perceived in America in a way that will no doubt be relevant for generations to come."-The Source "Hair Story presents an absorbing rendition of American history told through Black hair. In prose that is both humorous and haunting, the authors manage to bring vividly to life a subject most would consider inconsequential. After reading this comprehensive tale, people will walk away with a whole new appreciation for Black hair and all of its wonder and power."-Lloyd Boston, author of Men of Color: Fashion, History, Fundamentals "From antiquity to the present day, Black hair has been both ornamentation and a medium of artistic expression. At the same time, its changing political and cultural values have often mirrored the current social climate. Hair Story, in documenting our natural hair's beauty and capacity for communication, brings to life and infuses with historical relevance this unique slice of Americana."-Harriette Cole, author of Jumping the Broom and How to Be "[This book combines] keen historical insight with pop-cultural anecdotes."-Entertainment Weekly "A comprehensive and colorful look at a very touchy subject."-Essence, "[An] entertaining and concise survey . . . A book that successfully balances popular appeal with historical accuracy." Publishers Weekly "Taps into the art and history of how Black hair is perceived in America in a way that will no doubt be relevant for generations to come." The Source " Hair Story presents an absorbing rendition of American history told through Black hair. In prose that is both humorous and haunting, the authors manage to bring vividly to life a subject most would consider inconsequential. After reading this comprehensive tale, people will walk away with a whole new appreciation for Black hair and all of its wonder and power."Lloyd Boston, author of Men of Color: Fashion, History, Fundamentals "From antiquity to the present day, Black hair has been both ornamentation and a medium of artistic expression. At the same time, its changing political and cultural values have often mirrored the current social climate. Hair Story , in documenting our natural hair's beauty and capacity for communication, brings to life and infuses with historical relevance this unique slice of Americana." Harriette Cole, author of Jumping the Broom and How to Be "[This book combines] keen historical insight with pop-cultural anecdotes." Entertainment Weekly "A comprehensive and colorful look at a very touchy subject." Essence
Copyright Date
2002
Dewey Decimal
306.4
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
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