The Culture of Body Piercing (Body Arts: The History of Tattooing and Body Modification) - Softcover

Rauf, Don

 
9781508180685: The Culture of Body Piercing (Body Arts: The History of Tattooing and Body Modification)

Synopsis

Piercing the body to wear jewelry is an ancient practice that has grown in popularity and acceptance in recent years. Today, people of all ages have embraced piercing, along with tattoos and other forms of body modification, as a way to express themselves. Piercing isn't just for ears anymore; noses, lips, eyebrows, navels, hands, tongues, and other body parts are all fair game. With captivating photographs, this dramatic book helps readers consider the cost and benefit of body piercing, as well as safety and health issues.

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