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Worn by Sofi Thanhauser | The Hidden History of Fast Fashion & Textiles PB LN

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Lightly used at most. Nothing bent or torn. No markings in pages. Solid spine. Very nice book!
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Condition
Like new
A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Lightly used at most. Nothing bent or torn. No markings in pages. Solid spine. Very nice book!”
Keywords
Clothing History, Paperback, Like New, LN, Textile Industry
Signed
No
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Original Language
English
Keywords 2
Garment History, Social Impact, Material Culture, Fashion History
Intended Audience
Young Adults
Inscribed
No
Edition
First Edition
Vintage
No
Personalize
No
Type
historical
Personalized
No
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
ISBN
9780525566731

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0525566732
ISBN-13
9780525566731
eBay Product ID (ePID)
15057246845

Product Key Features

Book Title
Worn : a People's History of Clothing
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2023
Topic
Social History, Industries / Fashion & Textile Industry, Customs & Traditions
Genre
Social Science, Business & Economics, History
Author
Sofi Thanhauser
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
10 oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2021-014453
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
391.009
Synopsis
A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR * A sweeping and captivatingly told history of clothing and the stuff it is made of--an unparalleled deep-dive into how everyday garments have transformed our lives, our societies, and our planet. "We learn that, if we were a bit more curious about our clothes, they would offer us rich, interesting and often surprising insights into human history...a deep and sustained inquiry into the origins of what we wear, and what we have worn for the past 500 years." -- The Washington Post In this panoramic social history, Sofi Thanhauser brilliantly tells five stories--Linen, Cotton, Silk, Synthetics, Wool--about the clothes we wear and where they come from, illuminating our world in unexpected ways. She takes us from the opulent court of Louis XIV to the labor camps in modern-day Chinese-occupied Xinjiang. We see how textiles were once dyed with lichen, shells, bark, saffron, and beetles, displaying distinctive regional weaves and knits, and how the modern Western garment industry has refashioned our attire into the homogenous and disposable uniforms popularized by fast-fashion brands. Thanhauser makes clear how the clothing industry has become one of the planet's worst polluters and how it relies on chronically underpaid and exploited laborers. But she also shows us how micro-communities, textile companies, and clothing makers in every corner of the world are rediscovering ancestral and ethical methods for making what we wear. Drawn from years of intensive research and reporting from around the world, and brimming with fascinating stories, Worn reveals to us that our clothing comes not just from the countries listed on the tags or ready-made from our factories. It comes, as well, from deep in our histories., A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR - A sweeping and captivatingly told history of clothing and the stuff it is made of--an unparalleled deep-dive into how everyday garments have transformed our lives, our societies, and our planet. "We learn that, if we were a bit more curious about our clothes, they would offer us rich, interesting and often surprising insights into human history...a deep and sustained inquiry into the origins of what we wear, and what we have worn for the past 500 years." -- The Washington Post In this panoramic social history, Sofi Thanhauser brilliantly tells five stories--Linen, Cotton, Silk, Synthetics, Wool--about the clothes we wear and where they come from, illuminating our world in unexpected ways. She takes us from the opulent court of Louis XIV to the labor camps in modern-day Chinese-occupied Xinjiang. We see how textiles were once dyed with lichen, shells, bark, saffron, and beetles, displaying distinctive regional weaves and knits, and how the modern Western garment industry has refashioned our attire into the homogenous and disposable uniforms popularized by fast-fashion brands. Thanhauser makes clear how the clothing industry has become one of the planet's worst polluters and how it relies on chronically underpaid and exploited laborers. But she also shows us how micro-communities, textile companies, and clothing makers in every corner of the world are rediscovering ancestral and ethical methods for making what we wear. Drawn from years of intensive research and reporting from around the world, and brimming with fascinating stories, Worn reveals to us that our clothing comes not just from the countries listed on the tags or ready-made from our factories. It comes, as well, from deep in our histories.
LC Classification Number
GT511.T53 2022

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