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One Thousand Beards

A Cultural History of Facial Hair

ISBN-13: 9781551521077

Author(s): Allan Peterkin

Subjects: GTSC, JBCC1, JFCA

Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press

Publisher Imprint: Arsenal Pulp Press

Publication Date: 01-03-2002

Format: Paperback / softback

Availability: In stock

£20.99

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About the book

Every man has the capacity to grow facial hair, but the decision to do so has always come with layers of meaning. Facial hair has traditionally marked a passage into manhood, but its manifestations have been determined by class, religion, history and occupational status. In the end, the act of displaying facial hair is still regarded as a form of ultimate cool. With wit and insight, One Thousand Beards delves into the historical, contemporary and cultural meaning of facial hair in all of its forms, complete with numerous photographs and illustrations.

One Thousand Beards

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