One Thousand Beards

A Cultural History of Facial Hair

Allan Peterkin

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English

Arsenal Pulp Press
01 March 2002

Society & Social Sciences; Fashion & society; Gender studies: men

Every man has the capacity to grow facial hair, but the decision to do so has always come with layers of meaning. Facial hair has traditionally marked a passage into manhood, but its manifestations have been determined by class, religion, history and occupational status. In the end, the act of displaying facial hair is still regarded as a form of ultimate cool. With wit and insight, One Thousand Beards delves into the historical, contemporary and cultural meaning of facial hair in all of its forms, complete with numerous photographs and illustrations.

By: Allan Peterkin
Imprint: Arsenal Pulp Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9781551521077
ISBN 10: 1551521075
Pages: 228
Publication Date: 01 March 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Allan Peterkin, a Toronto psychiatrist and journalist, is the author of The Bald-Headed Hermit & The Artichoke: An Erotic Thesaurus.