Brutal Body Binding and Modification (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781538226834)

Piercings and tattoos, scarification and cosmetic surgery, foot binding and body building, corsets, and crinolines. People have long altered the shape of their body parts using physical modifications or specially designed clothing in order to fulfill a beauty standard. Then, they learned that other culture's ideas were different. For instance, exploration and trade brought Europeans into contact with peoples who had far different ideals of physical beauty from their own. This exciting tome covers world and cultural history in an enticing, easy-to-read way that is sure to keep it in high demand.

Author: Anita Croy
ISBN-10: 1538226839
ISBN-13: 9781538226834
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2018
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.10w x 0.10d