The Magic of Fashion

Ritual, Commodity, Glamour

By Brian Moeran | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

Drawing on 20 years of ethnographic fieldwork and anthropological theory, anthropologist Brian Moeran argues that fashion magazines are able to cast a spell over their readers by using practices and rituals found in age-old magical and religious rites.

Editions of The Magic of Fashion

Hardcover
ISBN 9781629583730
EBook
ISBN 9781315417950
PDF
ISBN 9781315417967

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Drawing on 20 years of ethnographic fieldwork and anthropological theory, anthropologist Brian Moeran argues that fashion magazines are able to cast a spell over their readers by using practices and rituals found in age-old magical and religious rites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Magic of Fashion about?

Drawing on 20 years of ethnographic fieldwork and anthropological theory, anthropologist Brian Moeran argues that fashion magazines are able to cast a spell over their readers by using practices and rituals found in age-old magical and religious rites.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Magic of Fashion?

Society and Social Sciences > Sociology and anthropology > Anthropology

Where can I read a sample of The Magic of Fashion?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781629583730

Is The Magic of Fashion part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Anthropology & Business

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Magic of Fashion?

Brian Moeran

Who is the Publisher of the book The Magic of Fashion?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Magic of Fashion is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781629583730) and ebook(ISBN 9781315417950) and pdf(ISBN 9781315417967)