Plucked: A History of Hair Removal

(Part of the Biopolitics Series)

by Rebecca M. Herzig

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Uncovers the history of hair removal practices and sheds light on the prolific culture of beauty

From the clamshell razors and homemade lye depilatories used in colonial America to the diode lasers and prescription pharmaceuticals available today, Americans have used a staggering array of tools to remove hair deemed unsightly, unnatural, or excessive. This is true especially for women and girls; conservative estimates indicate that...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1479852813

ISBN13:9781479852819

Release Date:November 2016

Publisher:New York University Press

Length:280 Pages

Weight:1.00 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"

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Health Health, Fitness & Dieting Health, Fitness & Dieting History

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