The Force of Fashion in Politics and Society: Global Perspectives from Early Modern to Contemporary Times

Book Overview

Throughout history, fashion has emerged as one of the most powerful driving forces determining the political, economic and social ramifications of the production, distribution and circulation of goods. Indeed fashion, especially in relation to clothing and textiles, shapes the relationship between self and society in unique ways. In this light, the collected papers in this volume position fashion as the lens - the critical mediating force - through...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138274224
• ISBN13: 9781138274228
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"