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Feet and Footwear

A Cultural Encyclopedia

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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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2009
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(Copertina rigida)
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Titolo
Feet and Footwear
Sottotitolo
A Cultural Encyclopedia
Lingua
Inglese
Editore
Greenwood
Pubblicato
2009
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
384
ISBN10
0313357145
ISBN13
9780313357145
Serie
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4 su 5
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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.