Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780195377330)

Published in summer 2010 in print and online, the 10-volume Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion is the first comprehensive reference work to explore all aspects of dress and fashion globally - from pre-history to the present day. Arranged geographically and written by an international team of experts, the Encyclopedia will serve as the go-to source for all issues relating the art and anthropology of costume, dress, and fashion the world over for students, scholars, members of the design and fashion industries, and fashion aficionados for years to come.

The Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion brings together for the first time the work of over 600 renowned scholars from every part of the globe. All articles have been specially commissioned and particular effort has been made to commission articles by indigenous scholars with in-depth local knowledge.

2011 Booklist Editors' Choice

Author: Joanne B. Eicher
ISBN-10: 0195377338
ISBN-13: 9780195377330
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/15/2010
Pages: 6000
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 40.40lbs
Size: 19.10h x 14.90w x 8.30d
Award: Dartmouth Medal - Winner

Review Citation(s):
LJ Best Reference Sources 11/15/2009 pg. 32
Library Journal 10/01/2010 pg. 101
Booklist 12/01/2010 pg. 68
Booklist Ed Choice Reference 01/01/2011 pg. 17
Booklist Ed Choice Reference 01/01/2012 pg. 17