Hair: A Human History
Autor Kurt Stennen Limba Engleză Paperback – 4 apr 2017
Most people don't give a second thought to the stuff on their head, but inHair, Kurt Stenn — one of the world's foremost hair follicle experts — takes readers on a global journey through history, from fur merchant associations and sheep farms to medical clinics and patient support groups, to show the remarkable impact hair has had on human life.
From a completely bald beauty queen with alopecia to the famed hair-hang circus act, Stenn weaves the history of hair through a variety of captivating examples, with sources varying from renaissance merchants’ diaries to interviews with wig makers, modern barbers, and more. In addition to expelling the biological basis and the evolutionary history of hair, the fiber is put into context: hair in history (as tied to textile mills and merchant associations), hair as a construct for cultural and self-identity, hair in the arts (as the material for artist's brushes and musical instruments), hair as commodity (used for everything from the inner lining of tennis balls to an absorbent to clean up oil spills), and hair as evidence in criminology.
Perfect for fans of Mark Kurlansky,Hairis a compelling read based solidly in historical and scientific research that will delight any reader who wants to know more about the world around them.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781681773469
ISBN-10: 1681773465
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.27 kg
Editura: Pegasusbooks
Colecția Pegasus Books
ISBN-10: 1681773465
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.27 kg
Editura: Pegasusbooks
Colecția Pegasus Books
Notă biografică
Kurt
Stennhas
over
30
years
of
expertise
studying
hair.
He
had
a
distinguished
twenty-year
academic
career
as
a
Professor
of
Pathology
and
Dermatology
at
the
Yale
University
School
of
Medicine
and
was
for
ten
years
Director
of
Skin
Biology
at
Johnson
&
Johnson.
Most
recently,
he
helped
found
and
served
as
Chief
Scientific
Officer
for
a
biotech
startup
focusing
on
hair
follicle
regeneration.
He
has
lectured
extensively
on
the
biology
of
the
hair
follicle,
written
over
200
peer
review
scientific
publications
and
served
on
the
Adjunct
Faculties
of
the
University
of
Pennsylvania
Medical
School,
Drexel
University,
and
Georgia
Institute
of
Technology.
He
lives
in
Princeton,
NJ.
Recenzii
"Kurt
Stenn,
a
scientist
who
has
studied
hair
for
the
past
three
decades,
proves
in
this
lively
new
book
that
even
the
lowliest
whisker
merits
attention.
He’s
a
clear
and
enthusiastic
explainer
of
follicles
and
shafts,
the
genes
and
growth
patterns
behind
our
fur,
and
all
the
strange
things
that
can
go
wrong."
"An edifying look at the biology, physiology, and history of hair. A spirited, informative history of a fascinating fiber."
"Ask a woman about her hair, and she just might tell you the story of her life. Ask Kurt Stenn, author of this lively history, and he'll explain the origins and science of hair in terrifically readable stories. The more I learn about hair, the more I'm convinced that studying it is a doorway into learning about everything that matters—where we come from, where we might be going, and why we're so unbelievably obsessed with our hair."
"Stenn jams an encyclopedia’s worth of material into a mere 256 pages. Stenn manages to convey a sense of wonder for a seemingly mundane material so tough, so strong and so versatile that it can be used for virtually anything."
"Stenn explores the intricacies of hair from biological, anthropological, and cultural perspectives, developing a well-rounded overview of a seemingly obtuse subject. An excellent layperson's introduction to the vast and compelling story of hair."
"Kurt Stenn unravels the physical and social marvels of hair, demonstrating the myriad ways in which hair of all sorts is essential to our health and happiness. The story of hair reveals more about our past, present and future as human beings than we commonly realize, and Stenn’s fast-paced and clear-sighted tour of science, history, and present-day society will give the reader a fresh appreciation for something so common and yet so wonderful."
"A well-researched, clearly-told, and entertaining account of the biological, evolutionary, historical, sociological, and aesthetic aspects of hair."
"I absolutely reveled in Kurt Stenn’s magnificent book. It's the best-researched, best-written and most entertaining compendium I’ve read on the subject. In clear, crisp prose, Dr. Stenn tells the story of hair through a wonderfully calibrated prism of history, art, culture, society, industry and science. I recommend it for anyone who has—or remembers having—hair."
"A fascinating work packed with scholarly research [and] full of weird facts."
"A good read for those who enjoy a little history with their science, or some science with their history. A good introduction"
"In Hair, Kurt Stenn establishes himself as the poet laureate of hair. He weaves brightly colored illuminating and enticing yarns that encompass the universe of hair—from barbering and wig-making to the use of the fiber in paint brushes and musical instruments to the detailed and fascinating biology of hair formation and hair disease. The warp and weft of his interests sparkles and delights."
"As a biologist, I enjoy books like Hair that shine a light into the murky corners of the human experience. Professor Stenn, a world authority on hair, is also a great storyteller. Hair is a treasure trove of information, some of which will set your hair on end. A good book that is clear, concise, and well-thought-out."
"Hair comes from an expert on hair who provides a fun global romp through history discussing various aspects of hair. Highly recommended for any interested in the evolution and culture of hair."
"If you think you know everything about hair, you are in for a surprise. Stenn uses this seemingly mundane subject to weave a splendid tapestry, shimmering with fascinating stories from all aspects of life. After reading this book, you'll admire the wonder of your hair even on a bad hair day."
"Thoroughly researched and thoroughly enjoyable, encompassing not only human hair of the head but of the chin and body too (not to mention sheep's wool, beaver fur, wig-making and wearing, perming, dyeing and curling). Everything we have ever done to, or with, our hair is here."
"An edifying look at the biology, physiology, and history of hair. A spirited, informative history of a fascinating fiber."
"Ask a woman about her hair, and she just might tell you the story of her life. Ask Kurt Stenn, author of this lively history, and he'll explain the origins and science of hair in terrifically readable stories. The more I learn about hair, the more I'm convinced that studying it is a doorway into learning about everything that matters—where we come from, where we might be going, and why we're so unbelievably obsessed with our hair."
"Stenn jams an encyclopedia’s worth of material into a mere 256 pages. Stenn manages to convey a sense of wonder for a seemingly mundane material so tough, so strong and so versatile that it can be used for virtually anything."
"Stenn explores the intricacies of hair from biological, anthropological, and cultural perspectives, developing a well-rounded overview of a seemingly obtuse subject. An excellent layperson's introduction to the vast and compelling story of hair."
"Kurt Stenn unravels the physical and social marvels of hair, demonstrating the myriad ways in which hair of all sorts is essential to our health and happiness. The story of hair reveals more about our past, present and future as human beings than we commonly realize, and Stenn’s fast-paced and clear-sighted tour of science, history, and present-day society will give the reader a fresh appreciation for something so common and yet so wonderful."
"A well-researched, clearly-told, and entertaining account of the biological, evolutionary, historical, sociological, and aesthetic aspects of hair."
"I absolutely reveled in Kurt Stenn’s magnificent book. It's the best-researched, best-written and most entertaining compendium I’ve read on the subject. In clear, crisp prose, Dr. Stenn tells the story of hair through a wonderfully calibrated prism of history, art, culture, society, industry and science. I recommend it for anyone who has—or remembers having—hair."
"A fascinating work packed with scholarly research [and] full of weird facts."
"A good read for those who enjoy a little history with their science, or some science with their history. A good introduction"
"In Hair, Kurt Stenn establishes himself as the poet laureate of hair. He weaves brightly colored illuminating and enticing yarns that encompass the universe of hair—from barbering and wig-making to the use of the fiber in paint brushes and musical instruments to the detailed and fascinating biology of hair formation and hair disease. The warp and weft of his interests sparkles and delights."
"As a biologist, I enjoy books like Hair that shine a light into the murky corners of the human experience. Professor Stenn, a world authority on hair, is also a great storyteller. Hair is a treasure trove of information, some of which will set your hair on end. A good book that is clear, concise, and well-thought-out."
"Hair comes from an expert on hair who provides a fun global romp through history discussing various aspects of hair. Highly recommended for any interested in the evolution and culture of hair."
"If you think you know everything about hair, you are in for a surprise. Stenn uses this seemingly mundane subject to weave a splendid tapestry, shimmering with fascinating stories from all aspects of life. After reading this book, you'll admire the wonder of your hair even on a bad hair day."
"Thoroughly researched and thoroughly enjoyable, encompassing not only human hair of the head but of the chin and body too (not to mention sheep's wool, beaver fur, wig-making and wearing, perming, dyeing and curling). Everything we have ever done to, or with, our hair is here."
Descriere
A
microhistory
in
the
vein
of Salt and Cod exploring
the
biological,
evolutionary,
and
cultural
history
of
one
of
the
world's
most
fascinating
fibers.