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Concerning Beards Alun Withey
Concerning Beards
Alun Withey
"Through an exploration of the history of male facial hair in England, Alun Withey underscores its complex meanings, medical implications and socio-cultural significance from the mid-17th to the early 20th century. Withey charts the gradual shift in concepts of facial hair, and shaving - away from 'formal' medicine and practice - towards new concepts of hygiene and personal grooming"--
320 pages, 15 bw illus
| Media | Books Book |
| Released | February 11, 2021 |
| ISBN13 | 9781350127845 |
| Publishers | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Pages | 344 |
| Dimensions | 240 × 164 × 27 mm · 657 g |