Why People Get Tattoos and Other Body Art |
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| Author:
| Nagle, Jeanne |
| Series title: | Tattooing Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4488-4623-8 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $37.13 |
Book Description:
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This resource investigates the top cultural and anthropological reasons why we practice the art of tattooing and proudly display them. Beyond fad, cosmetic, or individual reasons, readers learn about the roles of tattoos in religion, ritual, cultural identity, and more. Further, this book offers readers information that could influence their own opinions about tattoos and the decision to get one.
This resource investigates the top cultural and anthropological reasons why we practice the art of tattooing and proudly display them. Beyond fad, cosmetic, or individual reasons, readers learn about the roles of tattoos in religion, ritual, cultural identity, and more. Further, this book offers readers information that could influence their own opinions about tattoos and the decision to get one.