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Encyclopedia of Hair

A Cultural History

by Victoria Sherrow
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This popular volume on the culture of hair through human history and around the globe has been updated and revised to include even more entries and current information.

How we style our hair has the ability to shape the way others perceive us. For example, in 2017, the singer Macklemore denounced his hipster undercut hairstyle, a style that is associated with Hitler Youth and alt-right men, and in 2015, actress Rose McGowan shaved her head in order to take a stance against the traditional Hollywood sex symbol stereotype.
This volume examines how hair-or lack thereof-can be an important symbol of gender, class, and culture around the world and through history. Hairstyles have come to represent cultural heritage and memory, and even political leanings, social beliefs, and identity. This second edition builds upon the original volume, updating all entries that have evolved over the last decade, such as by discussing hipster culture in the entries on beards and mustaches and recent medical breakthroughs in hair loss. New entries have been added that look at specific world regions, hair coverings, political symbolism behind certain styles, and other topics.

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    March 30, 2023

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      • ISBN: 9798216171683

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      • ISBN: 9798216171683
      • File size: 23255 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      October 1, 2023

      Gr 8 Up-A comprehensive volume on the history and culture of hair (both head and body) through the ages. Sherrow thoroughly examines the universalities and differences among cultures around the world about hair styles, growth and loss, and care. Especially engaging are the entries that explore how men and women's hairstyles have reflected ideas about age, gender, religious beliefs, marital status, and more. Many of the essay-length entries focus on Western styles, but this second edition consistently covers specific world regions, hair coverings, political symbolism behind certain styles, and more. It also builds upon entries from the last decade, including information on hair-related medical advancements. Each essay is accompanied by its own bibliography. The text is broken up by 120 captioned, black-and-white photos throughout. A longer bibliography appears in the back matter. VERDICT Add this exhaustive title to reference collections in need of sociocultural-focused works.-Shelley M. Diaz

      Copyright 2023 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Library Journal

      April 15, 2006
      To many, hair is a reflection of personal style. It is also a signifier of class, gender, ethnicity, and even power. In this resourceful A-to-Z, Sherrow (Grooming) explores the impact of hair styles and their implications in various cultures throughout history. The essay-length entries, accompanied by black-and-white photos as well as a full-color photo insert, cover everything from celebrity hair (e.g., -the Rachel -) and the hair care business (e.g., -Vidal Sassoon -) to disorders (e.g., -dandruff -) and organizations (e.g., -Locks of Love -).

      Copyright 2006 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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