Description
Social Psychology of Dress presents and explains the major theories and concepts that are important to understanding relationships between dress and human behavior. These concepts and theories are derived from such disciplines as sociology psychology anthropology communication and textiles and clothing. Information presented will provide summaries of empirical research as well as examples from current events or popular culture. The book provides a broad-based and inclusive discussion of the social psychology of dress including: - The study of dress and how to do it - Cultural topics such as cultural patterns including technology cultural complexity normative order aesthetics hygiene ethnicity ritual - Societal topics such as family economy-occupation social organizations and sports fraternal organizations - Individual-focused theories on deviance personality variables self values body image and social cognition - Coverage of key theories related to dress and identity provide a strong theoretical foundation for further research Unique chapter features bring in industry application and current events. The end-of-chapter summaries discussion questions and activities give students opportunities to study and research dress. Teaching resources including an instructor's guide test bank and PowerPoint presentations with full-color versions of images from the textbook.
Features
Published Date:
20/04/2017
ISBN:
9781501313561
Author:
Sharron J. Lennon
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format:
Paperback / softback
Dimensions:
215 mm x 280 mm
Pages:
384
Language:
English