ISBN: 9780813523125 - hair raising: beauty, culture, and african american women (8 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. We all know there is a politics of skin color, but is there a politics of hair?In this book, Noliwe Rooks explores the history and politics of hair and beauty culture in African American communities from the nineteenth century to the 1990s.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Zustand: 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.

Paperback. no owners' marks; except for minimal edgewear at the; Near Fine Crisp, bright, clean bottom corners of the soft cover, as new. XIII, 160pp. incl. index.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 2nd printing edition. 176 pages. 8.75x5.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - We all know there is a politics of skin color, but is there a politics of hair In this book, Noliwe Rooks explores the history and politics of hair and beauty culture in African American communities from the nineteenth century to the 1990s. She discusses the ways in which African American women have located themselves in their own families, communities, and national culture through beauty advertisements, treatments, and styles. Bringing the story into today's beauty shop, listening to other women talk about braids, Afros, straighteners, and what they mean today to grandmothers, mothers, sisters, friends, and boyfriends, she also talks about her own family and has fun along the way. Hair Raising is that rare sort of book that manages both to entertain and to illuminate its subject.…

Zustand: New. Exploring the significance of hair in African American culture, this book examines how women have redefined beauty for themselves and used their hair as a symbol of self-confidence and advancement. The author discusses what the various methods of wearing ha.