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Fashion as Communication examines how clothing conveys messages about class, gender, sexuality, and social identities. Drawing on sociological and postmodern theorists such as Simmel, Derrida, Baudrillard, and Jameson, Malcolm Barnard discusses the roles of class, gender, reproduction and resistance in fashion. The book offers clear analysis and further reading guidance for each theme.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Malcolm Barnard
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