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FASHION - PHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONE
THINKING WITH STYLE |
| By: |
Jeanette Kennett (Editor), Asst Prof Jessica Wolfendale (Editor), Fritz Allhoff |
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Paperback |
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| ISBN 10: |
1405199903 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781405199902 |
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| Publisher: |
JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
12 August, 2011 |
| Series: |
Philosophy for Everyone |
| Pages: |
232 |
| Description: |
Most of us realize that fashion is more than just clothes. Fashion influences our judgments of people s taste, politics, sexuality, class, religion, and even their moral character. It can be a medium for technological and social change changes in fashion may signal economic and political shifts. |
| Synopsis: |
If you just can't decide what to wear, this enlightening guide will lead you through the diverse and sometimes contradictory aspects of fashion in a series of lively, entertaining and thoughtful essays from prominent philosophers and writers. * A unique and enlightening insight into the underlying philosophy behind the power of fashion * Contributions address issues in fashion from a variety of viewpoints, including aesthetics, the nature of fashion and fashionability, ethics, gender and identity politics, and design * Includes a foreword by Jennifer Baumgardner, feminist author, activist and cultural critic, editor of Ms magazine (1993-7) and regular contributor to major women's magazines including Glamour and Marie-Claire |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd) |
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