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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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Titre
Feet and Footwear
Sous-titre
A Cultural Encyclopedia
Langue
Anglais
Éditeur
Greenwood
Publié
2009
Format
rigide
Pages
384
ISBN10
0313357145
ISBN13
9780313357145
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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.