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Exploring the cultural significance of footwear, this comprehensive A-Z reference work delves into over 150 entries related to shoes and feet globally. It covers a diverse array of topics, including historical practices like foot binding, various customs and beliefs, and the evolution of shoe construction. Readers will also find discussions on foot-related diseases, myths, iconic brands, and famous personalities linked to footwear. With cross-references and a bibliography, it serves as an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in fashion and cultural studies.
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Feet and Footwear, Margo DeMello
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- Released
- 2009
- Binding
- (Hardcover)
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- Title
- Feet and Footwear
- Subtitle
- A Cultural Encyclopedia
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Margo DeMello
- Publisher
- Greenwood
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN10
- 0313357145
- ISBN13
- 9780313357145
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Social Sciences, Children's Books, Religion & Spirituality, Medicine, Religion, References & Manuals, Encyclopedia, Fairy Tales & Stories, Sociology, Design, Alternative Medicine, Fashion Themes, Anthropology, Islam, Diabetes, Social Aspects, Acupuncture, Meridians, Cinderella, Shoemaking, Henna
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the cultural significance of footwear, this comprehensive A-Z reference work delves into over 150 entries related to shoes and feet globally. It covers a diverse array of topics, including historical practices like foot binding, various customs and beliefs, and the evolution of shoe construction. Readers will also find discussions on foot-related diseases, myths, iconic brands, and famous personalities linked to footwear. With cross-references and a bibliography, it serves as an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in fashion and cultural studies.