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  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Westview Press, 1995

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  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Westview Press, 1995

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  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Westview Press, 1995

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  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Routledge, 1995

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    Librería: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Paperback. Condición: Good. Rich with illustrations, this revised and updated second edition of Dress Codes systematically analyzes the meaning and relevance of clothing in American culture. Presented here is an up-to-date analysis of images of power and authority, gender, seduction (the sexy look, the alluring look, the glamorous look, the vulnerable look), wealth and beauty, youth and health, and leisure and political hierarchy. Taken together, the chapters offer to the student and the general reader a complete semiotics of clothing in a form that is highly readable, very entertaining, and thoroughly informative. The illustrations provide fascinating glimpses into the history of American fashion and clothing-along with their antecedents in Europe-as well as a fine collection of images from the more familiar world of contemporary America.Rubinstein has identified six distinct categories of dress in American society, upon which Dress Codes is based. Clothing signs were instituted by those in authority, have one meaning, indicate behavior, and are required attire (police uniforms, or the clothing of ministers and priests); ?clothing symbols, on the other hand, reflect the achievement of cultural values?wealth, beauty, you and health. The wearing of clothing symbols?designer clothing or jewelry?may have several meanings; ' 'clothing tie-signs, ? which are specific types of clothing that indicate membership in a community outside mainstream culture (Hasidic, Amish, or Hare Krishna attire). They were instituted by those in authority, have one meaning, they indicate expected behavior, and are required attire; ?clothing tie symbols? emanate from hopes, fears, and dreams of particular groups. They include trendy styles such as hip-hop, hippie, and gothic. Another category, ?contemporary fashion, ? reflects consumer sentiments and the political and economic forces of the period. ?Personal dress, ? refers to the I component we bring in when dressing the public self (bowtie, dramatic, or artistic attire). Many of these images have their roots in the ?collective memory? of western society. Written in a lively and entertaining style, Dress Codes will fascinate both general readers and students interested in the history of fashion and costume, fashion design, human development, and gender studies. …

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Westview Press, 2001

    0813367956 / 9780813367958

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    Librería: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Condición: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Routledge, 2001

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    Librería: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, Estados Unidos de America-OnTimeBooks-

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    Condición: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Taylor & Francis Group, 2001

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    Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de AmericaBetter World Books

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    Condición: Good. 2nd Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Taylor & Francis Group, 2001

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    Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de AmericaBetter World Books

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    Condición: Good. 2nd Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Westview Press, 1995

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    Librería: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de AmericaHalf Price Books Inc.

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    EUR 3,68

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    Paperback. Condición: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Routledge, 1995

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    Librería: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaWorld of Books Inc

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    Paperback. Condición: Good. Rich with illustrations, this revised and updated second edition of Dress Codes systematically analyzes the meaning and relevance of clothing in American culture. Presented here is an up-to-date analysis of images of power and authority, gender, seduction (the sexy look, the alluring look, the glamorous look, the vulnerable look), wealth and beauty, youth and health, and leisure and political hierarchy. Taken together, the chapters offer to the student and the general reader a complete semiotics of clothing in a form that is highly readable, very entertaining, and thoroughly informative. The illustrations provide fascinating glimpses into the history of American fashion and clothing-along with their antecedents in Europe-as well as a fine collection of images from the more familiar world of contemporary America.Rubinstein has identified six distinct categories of dress in American society, upon which Dress Codes is based. Clothing signs were instituted by those in authority, have one meaning, indicate behavior, and are required attire (police uniforms, or the clothing of ministers and priests); ?clothing symbols, on the other hand, reflect the achievement of cultural values?wealth, beauty, you and health. The wearing of clothing symbols?designer clothing or jewelry?may have several meanings; ' 'clothing tie-signs, ? which are specific types of clothing that indicate membership in a community outside mainstream culture (Hasidic, Amish, or Hare Krishna attire). They were instituted by those in authority, have one meaning, they indicate expected behavior, and are required attire; ?clothing tie symbols? emanate from hopes, fears, and dreams of particular groups. They include trendy styles such as hip-hop, hippie, and gothic. Another category, ?contemporary fashion, ? reflects consumer sentiments and the political and economic forces of the period. ?Personal dress, ? refers to the I component we bring in when dressing the public self (bowtie, dramatic, or artistic attire). Many of these images have their roots in the ?collective memory? of western society. Written in a lively and entertaining style, Dress Codes will fascinate both general readers and students interested in the history of fashion and costume, fashion design, human development, and gender studies. …

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Routledge, 2001

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    Librería: clickgoodwillbooks, Indianapolis, IN, Estados Unidos de Americaclickgoodwillbooks

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    Condición: Usado - Regular

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    Condición: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Westview Press, 1995

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    Librería: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de AmericaHPB-Emerald

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    Condición: Usado - Bueno

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    paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Taylor & Francis Group, 1995

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    Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino UnidoBetter World Books Ltd

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    Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Taylor & Francis Group, 1995

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    Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino UnidoBetter World Books Ltd

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    Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Des Moines Art Center, 2012

    1879003627 / 9781879003620

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    Librería: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, Estados Unidos de AmericaMidtown Scholar Bookstore

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    Condición: Usado - Bueno

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    Paperback. Condición: Very Good. unmarked, light shelfwear-NICE Oversized.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Taylor & Francis Group, 2001

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    Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino UnidoBetter World Books Ltd

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    Condición: Good. 2nd Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Taylor & Francis Group, 2001

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    Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino UnidoBetter World Books Ltd

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    Condición: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Westview Press, 1995

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    Librería: Phatpocket Limited, Waltham Abbey, HERTS, Reino UnidoPhatpocket Limited

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    Condición: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Westview Press, 1995

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    Librería: Crown City Books, Cortland, NY, Estados Unidos de AmericaCrown City Books

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    paperback. Condición: Good.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: WESTVIEW PRESS, BOULDER, CO., 1995

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    Librería: Gian Luigi Fine Books, albany, NY, Estados Unidos de AmericaGian Luigi Fine Books

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    Condición: Usado - Bueno

    EUR 6,39

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    PAPERBACK. Condición: VG+. First Edition.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Westview Press, 1995

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    Librería: West Coast Bookseller, Moorpark, CA, Estados Unidos de AmericaWest Coast Bookseller

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    Condición: Usado - Como Nuevo

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    Paperback. Condición: As New.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Westview Press, 1995

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    Librería: Miranda Books & Ephemera, Easthampton, MA, Estados Unidos de AmericaMiranda Books & Ephemera

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    Condición: Usado - Muy bueno

    EUR 11,95

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    Softcover. Condición: Near Fine. First Edition. NEAR FINE. Binding tight and square, no loose pages. Spine free of stress and creasing -- appears unread. Shows no sunning, toning, foxing, rips, or tears. Interior bright and clean. Unmarked, save for small name of previous owner on title page.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Westview Pr, 1994

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    Librería: Murphy-Brookfield Books, Iowa City SE, IA, Estados Unidos de AmericaMurphy-Brookfield Books

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    Condición: Usado - Bueno

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    Trade Paperback. Condición: Very Good.

  • Editorial: Norton simon Museum

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    Librería: Jay W. Nelson, Bookseller, IOBA, Austin, MN, Estados Unidos de AmericaJay W. Nelson, Bookseller, IOBA

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    Oversize Paperback. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Westview Press, Boulder, Colorad, 2000

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    Librería: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de AmericaHPB-Red

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    Condición: Usado - Aceptable

    EUR 36,78

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    paperback. Condición: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

  • Idioma: Español

    Editorial: Museo Alejandro Otero, Caracas, 1995

    980072866X / 9789800728666

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    Librería: ANARTIST, New York, NY, Estados Unidos de AmericaANARTIST

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    Condición: Usado

    EUR 32,19

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    Softcover, 100 pages; in English and Spanish very good condition, light rubbing to covers; no internal marks. Foreign shipping may be extra.

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    Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Harvard University Press, 2008

    0674025857 / 9780674025851

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    Librería: Aeon Bookstore, New York, NY, Estados Unidos de AmericaAeon Bookstore

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    Condición: Usado - Bueno

    EUR 36,79

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    Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. An attractive copy of this collection of essays. Bound in pictorial boards, no dust jacket as issued. Binding is solid and sturdy, though slightly sprung by nature of its production. Interior is crisp, clean, and free of marks. Exterior has some barely noticeable scuffs and a dent at the top of the spine. There is a tiny tear on the top foredge of the back board, but overall this copy is still in great condition and very presentable.…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Miller Publishers, Harvey, 2011

    1905375603 / 9781905375608

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    Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de AmericaBetter World Books

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    Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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    Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines IA, 2012

    1879003627 / 9781879003620

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    Librería: Exquisite Corpse Booksellers, Houston, TX, Estados Unidos de AmericaExquisite Corpse Booksellers

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    Wrappers. Condición: Very Good. 160 pages. Paperback exhibition catalogue. Texts in English. Inscribed to the previous owner and signed by the artist on the front free endpaper. There is a stain on the rear cover and minimal shelfwear to the edges. Else, the binding is tight, the spine uncreased, and interior clean and free of (aside from the aforementioned) other markings. Bound in illustrated stiff paper French fold covers and published on the occasion of the exhibition held from February 3-April 22, 2012. Inscribed by the Artist. …

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    Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1959

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    Librería: Vero Beach Books, Vero Beach, FL, Estados Unidos de AmericaVero Beach Books

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    Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Near fine condition red linen boards with gold spine lettering contained in a good condition color illustrated dust jacket. Includes Foreword by Leona C. Gabel, Smith College, June 1958; Notes on the Illustrations; Introduction; Preface to the COmmentaries and Index. Translation by Dr. Florence A. Gragg, Professor Emeritus of Latin of Smith College, following the Vatican manuscript. Illustrated with a section of black-and-white photographic plates, black-and-white maps and map illustrated front and rear endpapers. Some small internal dust jacket closed tear repairs. "About the Book: In 1464, a German cleric in ROme was commissioned to make a copy of a manuscript. The copy made, he signed his name, John Gobellinus, and thereby unwittingly furnished the basis for a long-lived misunderstanding concerning the authoriship of the work. The error was perpetuated by Francesco Bandinin de Piccolomini, Archbishop of Siena, who had a printed edition of the manuscript. The Commentiries of Pius II, printed in 1584, and asserted Bobellinus was the author and that his own manuscript ws uniquely authentic. Thus the Commentaries appeared in printed for in a vesion incomplete and differing from the original. A second printing in Rome in 1589 and in Frankfurt in 1614 gave that version a practically difinitive character. But as early as 1630 the assumed authorship of the COmmentaries was questioned and belief was expressed that the author was indeed Pope Pius II. In the late 19th century, Pastory, the eminent historian, discovered the Vatican Codex Reginensis 1995, which he recognized as the true original Commentaries written partly in the hand of Pius himself, the rest dictated by him to his secretary." - excerpt from the rear outer jacket. "The only autobiography ever left by a pope, The Commentaries of Pius II constitute one of the revealing documents of the Renaissance. Its author was statesman, poet, humanist, incorrigible traveler and nature-lover, and, like its author, the work fits into no category, combining autobiography, memoir, diary and history. This abridgment preserves unimpaired the qualities which make the Commentiaries a vital human document setting forth the history of an era and portrait of one of its most eloquent spokesmen. FOur major themes wind their way through the Commentaries. There is first of all the kaleidoscopic Italian scene dominated by two conflicts, the Pope's protracted struggle with the vicious Sigismondo Malatesta of Rimini to recover lands wrested from the Church, and the exhausting war, astoundingly mercenary in character, waged with the aid of Francesco Sforza to support Ferrante of Naples against a French rival. The second major theme moves into the wider European arena and the diplomatic contest with that wiliest of fifteenth-century monarchs, Louis XI, over the crown of Naples and the Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges. A third theme concerns the amorphous Holy Roman Empire whose disintegration poses problems serous to Eperor and Pope alike. The fourth theme is the one which Pius regars as pivotal for his whole pontificate - a crusade against the Turk in defense of Christendom. Struggling against European indifference to Pope and Turk alike, in the end only one course remained - to lead a crusade singlehanded, which, sick and disillusioned, he prepared to do. The volume is a vital human document, setting forth the history of an era and the portrait of one of its most eloquent spokesmen." - from the inner front jacket flap. Rubinstein, Ruth Olitzky (ilustrador). …