This concise encyclopedia examines headwear around the world, from
ancient times to the modern era, comprising entries that address
cultural significance, religion, historical events, geography,
demographic and ethnic issues, fashion, and contemporary trends.
Are feathers from endangered bird species still commonly used on
hats? Why do many Muslim women cover their heads? How has advancing
technology influenced modern headwear? This concise encyclopedia
provides the answers to these questions and many more regarding
headwear and human culture in its examination of headwear around
the world. It examines topics from ancient times to the modern era,
providing not only detailed physical descriptions and historical
facts but also information that addresses cultural significance,
religion, historical events, geography, demographic and ethnic
issues, fashion, and contemporary trends. The entries reveal
fascinating insights into headwear as historical, aesthetic,
fashion, utilitarian, mystical, and symbolic apparel, and supplies
comprehensive analyses of hats across the globe unavailable in the
existing literature. Vividly documents the fundamental human
experience and universal practice of adorning the head Highlights
the global community and cultural linkages of headwear function,
material, and style Directly relates hats to race, religion,
ethnicity, gender, usage, and form Enables greater understanding of
human diversity throughout time by tracing the development of
headgear Provides dozens of sidebars to pique reader interest and
offer short, witty, funny, or pertinent content
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