Through the Wardrobe: Women's Relationships with Their Clothes

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-278) and indexes. Review Quotes: "A valuable contribution to the study of dress and identity and . . . a thought-provoking and interesting read." --"Contemporary Sociology""(This book) is well worth dipping into since it raises some important questions and seeks to examine areas that are rarely discussed in academic texts." --"Costume""An excellent resource for students interested in issues surrounding clothing and identity. Its accessibility and the inclusion of wide-ranging topics are likely to ensure a broader readership." --"Feminism and Psychology"Publisher Marketing: This text sets out to fill a gap in the existing literature on the ambivalence of fashion and dress by drawing on a wide range of women's experiences with their wardrobes, and providing empirical data. The contributors provide case studies of the reality of women's relationships with clothing. Contributor Bio:  Guy, Alison Guy is Principle Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Treeside. Contributor Bio:  Banim, Maura Banim is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Sunderland. Contributor Bio:  Green, Eileen Green is Professor of Sociology at the University of Treeside.