Inked: Tattoos and Body Art around the World [2 volumes]

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Customs & Traditions, Popular Culture
Cover of the book Inked: Tattoos and Body Art around the World [2 volumes] by Margo DeMello, ABC-CLIO
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Author: Margo DeMello ISBN: 9781610690768
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Publication: May 30, 2014
Imprint: ABC-CLIO Language: English
Author: Margo DeMello
ISBN: 9781610690768
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication: May 30, 2014
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Language: English

In recent decades, tattoos have gone from being a subculture curiosity in Western culture to mainstream and commonplace. This two-volume set provides broad coverage of tattooing and body art in the United States today as well as around the world and throughout human history.

• Provides the most complete global overview of tattooing and body art as it exists today and throughout history, available in one resource

• Addresses the major practices, their historical and cross-cultural locations, and the major cultural groups and places in which tattooing has played a central role in social and cultural practices

• Covers individuals who helped popularize tattooing, the major theoretical issues surrounding tattooing, the laws and customs regarding tattooing, the many ways in which tattooing has played a role in various marketing and advertising campaigns, and the social movements that have influenced or been affected by tattooing

• Includes a comprehensive list of resources such as magazines, organizations, websites, and museums devoted to tattooing as well as a glossary and comprehensive bibliography

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In recent decades, tattoos have gone from being a subculture curiosity in Western culture to mainstream and commonplace. This two-volume set provides broad coverage of tattooing and body art in the United States today as well as around the world and throughout human history.

• Provides the most complete global overview of tattooing and body art as it exists today and throughout history, available in one resource

• Addresses the major practices, their historical and cross-cultural locations, and the major cultural groups and places in which tattooing has played a central role in social and cultural practices

• Covers individuals who helped popularize tattooing, the major theoretical issues surrounding tattooing, the laws and customs regarding tattooing, the many ways in which tattooing has played a role in various marketing and advertising campaigns, and the social movements that have influenced or been affected by tattooing

• Includes a comprehensive list of resources such as magazines, organizations, websites, and museums devoted to tattooing as well as a glossary and comprehensive bibliography

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