| Description |
viii, 457 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
1. Bio-physicality -- 2. The cosmetic toilette -- 3. Greek hygiene -- 4. Roman baths -- 5. Asceticism -- 6. Medieval morals -- 7. Protestant regimens -- 8. Civil cleanliness -- 9. Health crusaders -- 10. The body beautiful |
| Summary |
"Using first-hand accounts and sources, Clean unfolds the long history of personal hygiene and purity from pre-historic grooming rituals to New Age medicine, from medieval ascetics to 21st century cosmetics."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [433]-436) and index |
| Subject |
Hygiene -- History.
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| LC no. |
2007298113 |
| ISBN |
9780199297795 hardback |
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0199297797 hardback |
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