Uniforms: Why We Are What We Wear – A Revelatory History from Brass Buttons to Blue Jeans and the Hidden Meanings of Attire
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👔Class & identity decoded
📚Deep cultural insights
🎖️Explores uniform symbolism
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👔 Dress to Decode: Unlock the hidden language of uniforms!
- CULTIVATE CULTURAL SAVVY - Gain a fresh understanding of what your clothes say about you and your place in society.
- UNVEIL THE POWER OF DRESS - Discover how uniforms shape social identity and class perception.
- CROSS COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVES - Explore uniforms in military, healthcare, sports, and everyday life.
- EXPERT ANALYSIS BY PAUL FUSSELL - Benefit from the sharp wit and deep knowledge of a renowned social critic.
- FROM BRASS BUTTONS TO BLUE JEANS - Trace the fascinating evolution of attire across cultures and professions.
Uniforms: Why We Are What We Wear is a compelling exploration by Paul Fussell that reveals the social and cultural meanings behind attire. This used book in good condition offers a witty, insightful history of uniforms across various communities, highlighting how clothing reflects class, identity, and belonging.
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| Best Sellers Rank | #372,473 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #233 in Design History & Criticism #409 in Fashion History #441 in Customs & Traditions Social Sciences |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (28) |
| Dimensions | 5 x 0.58 x 8.75 inches |
| Edition | Reprint |
| ISBN-10 | 0618381880 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0618381883 |
| Item Weight | 7.4 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 204 pages |
| Publication date | November 10, 2003 |
| Publisher | Mariner Books |
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