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Artist
Stenn, Kurt
ISBN
1681773465
Book Title
Hair : a Human History
Item Length
9 in
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Publication Year
2017
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.7 in
Author
Kurt Stenn
Genre
Health & Fitness, History
Topic
Beauty & Grooming, Social History, General
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
9.4 Oz
Number of Pages
256 Pages

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A microhistory in the vein of Salt and Cod exploring the biological, evolutionary, and cultural history of one of the world's most fascinating fibers.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Pegasus Books
ISBN-10
1681773465
ISBN-13
9781681773469
eBay Product ID (ePID)
228623427

Product Key Features

Book Title
Hair : a Human History
Author
Kurt Stenn
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Beauty & Grooming, Social History, General
Publication Year
2017
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Health & Fitness, History
Number of Pages
256 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9 in
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
9.4 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Qm488
Reviews
In Hair, Kurt Stenn establishes himself as the poet laureate of hair. He weaves brightly colored illuminating and enticing yarns that encompass the universe of hair--from barbering and wig-making to the use of the fiber in paint brushes and musical instruments to the detailed and fascinating biology of hair formation and hair disease. The warp and weft of his interests sparkles and delights., A well-researched, clearly-told, and entertaining account of the biological, evolutionary, historical, sociological, and aesthetic aspects of hair., If you think you know everything about hair, you are in for a surprise. Stenn uses this seemingly mundane subject to weave a splendid tapestry, shimmering with fascinating stories from all aspects of life. After reading this book, you'll admire the wonder of your hair even on a bad hair day., A good read for those who enjoy a little history with their science, or some science with their history. A good introduction, KurtStenn unravels the physical and social marvels of hair, demonstrating themyriad ways in which hair of all sorts is essential to our health andhappiness. The story of hair reveals more about our past, present and future ashuman beings than we commonly realize, and Stenn's fast-paced and clear-sightedtour of science, history, and present-day society will give the reader a freshappreciation for something so common and yet so wonderful., A well-researched, clearly-told, and entertaining account of the biological, evolutionary, historical, sociological, and aesthetic aspects of hair., Ifyou think you know everything about hair, you are in for a surprise. Stenn usesthis seemingly mundane subject to weave a splendid tapestry, shimmering withfascinating stories from all aspects of life. After reading this book, you'lladmire the wonder of your hair even on a bad hair day., Stenn jams an encyclopedia's worth of material into a mere 256 pages. Stenn manages to convey a sense of wonder for a seemingly mundane material so tough, so strong and so versatile that it can be used for virtually anything., In Hair, Kurt Stenn establishes himself as the poet laureate of hair. He weaves brightly colored illuminating and enticing yarns that encompass the universe of hair--from barbering and wig-making to the use of the fiber in paint brushes and musical instruments to the detailed and fascinating biology of hair formation and hair disease. The warp and weft of his interests sparkles and delights., In Hair, KurtStenn establishes himself as the poet laureate of hair. He weaves brightlycolored illuminating and enticing yarns that encompass the universe ofhair--from barbering and wig-making to the use of the fiber in paint brushes andmusical instruments to the detailed and fascinating biology of hairformation and hair disease. The warp and weft of his interests sparklesand delights., Kurt Stenn, a scientist who has studied hair for the past three decades, proves in this lively new book that even the lowliest whisker merits attention. He's a clear and enthusiastic explainer of follicles and shafts, the genes and growth patterns behind our fur, and all the strange things that can go wrong., Stenn explores the intricacies of hair from biological, anthropological, and cultural perspectives, developing a well-rounded overview of a seemingly obtuse subject. An excellent layperson's introduction to the vast and compelling story of hair., An edifying look at the biology, physiology, and history of hair. A spirited, informative history of a fascinating fiber., In Hair , Kurt Stenn establishes himself as the poet laureate of hair. He weaves brightly colored illuminating and enticing yarns that encompass the universe of hair--from barbering and wig-making to the use of the fiber in paint brushes and musical instruments to the detailed and fascinating biology of hair formation and hair disease. The warp and weft of his interests sparkles and delights., Asa biologist, I enjoy books like Hair that shine a light intothe murky corners of the human experience. Professor Stenn, a worldauthority on hair, is also a great storyteller. Hair isa treasure trove of information, some of which will set your hair on end.A good book that is clear, concise, and well-thought-out., Thoroughly researched and thoroughly enjoyable, encompassing not only human hair of the head but of the chin and body too (not to mention sheep's wool, beaver fur, wig-making and wearing, perming, dyeing and curling). Everything we have ever done to, or with, our hair is here., I absolutely reveled in Kurt Stenn'smagnificent book. It's the best-researched, best-written and most entertainingcompendium I've read on the subject. In clear, crisp prose, Dr. Stenn tells thestory of hair through a wonderfully calibrated prism of history, art, culture,society, industry and science. I recommend it for anyone who has--or remembershaving--hair., Aska woman about her hair, and she just might tell you the story of her life. AskKurt Stenn, author of this lively history, and he'll explain the origins andscience of hair in terrifically readable stories. The more I learn about hair,the more I'm convinced that studying it is a doorway into learning abouteverything that matters--where we come from, where we might be going, and whywe're so unbelievably obsessed with our hair., As a biologist, I enjoy books like Hair that shine a light into the murky corners of the human experience. Professor Stenn, a world authority on hair, is also a great storyteller. Hair is a treasure trove of information, some of which will set your hair on end. A good book that is clear, concise, and well-thought-out., Hair comes from an expert on hair who provides a fun global romp through history discussing various aspects of hair. Highly recommended for any interested in the evolution and culture of hair., I absolutely reveled in Kurt Stenn'smagnificent book. It's the best-researched, best-written and most entertainingcompendium I've read on the subject. In clear, crisp prose, Dr. Stenn tells thestory of hair through a wonderfully calibrated prism of history, art, culture,society, industry and science. I recommend it for anyone who has--or remembershaving--hair., I absolutely reveled in Kurt Stenn's magnificent book. It's the best-researched, best-written and most entertaining compendium I've read on the subject. In clear, crisp prose, Dr. Stenn tells the story of hair through a wonderfully calibrated prism of history, art, culture, society, industry and science. I recommend it for anyone who has--or remembers having--hair., Kurt Stenn unravels the physical and social marvels of hair, demonstrating the myriad ways in which hair of all sorts is essential to our health and happiness. The story of hair reveals more about our past, present and future as human beings than we commonly realize, and Stenn's fast-paced and clear-sighted tour of science, history, and present-day society will give the reader a fresh appreciation for something so common and yet so wonderful., As a biologist, I enjoy books like Hair that shine a light into the murky corners of the human experience. Professor Stenn, a world authority on hair, is also a great storyteller. Hair is a treasure trove of information, some of which will set your hair on end. A good book that is clear, concise, and well-thought-out., Ask a woman about her hair, and she just might tell you the story of her life. Ask Kurt Stenn, author of this lively history, and he'll explain the origins and science of hair in terrifically readable stories. The more I learn about hair, the more I'm convinced that studying it is a doorway into learning about everything that matters--where we come from, where we might be going, and why we're so unbelievably obsessed with our hair.
Copyright Date
2017
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2017-446295
Dewey Decimal
612.7/99
Dewey Edition
23

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