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ISBN
157912996X
Book Title
Red : a History of the Redhead
Item Length
8.2 in
Publisher
Hachette Books
Publication Year
2015
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1 in
Author
Jacky Colliss Harvey
Genre
Science, Health & Fitness, History
Topic
Beauty & Grooming, Natural History, Social History, World
Item Width
6.2 in
Item Weight
18.9 Oz
Number of Pages
240 Pages

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Red is a brilliantly told, captivating history of red hair throughout the ages. A book that breaks new ground, dispels myths, and reinforces the special nature of being a redhead, with a look at multiple disciplines, including science, religion, politics, feminism and sexuality, literature, and art. With an obsessive fascination that is as contagious as it is compelling, author Jacky Colliss Harvey (herself a redhead) begins her exploration of red hair in prehistory and traces the redhead gene as it made its way out of Africa with the early human diaspora to its emergence under Northern skies. She goes on to explore red hair in the ancient world; the prejudice manifested against red hair across medieval Europe; red hair during the Renaissance as both an indicator of Jewishness during the Inquisition and the height of fashion in Protestant England, under the reign of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I; the modern age of art and literature, and the first positive symbols of red hair in children's characters; modern medicine and science and the genetic and chemical decoding of red hair; and finally, red hair in contemporary culture, from advertising and exploitation to "gingerism" and the new movement against bullying.

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Publisher
Hachette Books
ISBN-10
157912996x
ISBN-13
9781579129965
eBay Product ID (ePID)
17038842743

Product Key Features

Book Title
Red : a History of the Redhead
Author
Jacky Colliss Harvey
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Beauty & Grooming, Natural History, Social History, World
Publication Year
2015
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science, Health & Fitness, History
Number of Pages
240 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.2 in
Item Height
1 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Item Weight
18.9 Oz

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Lc Classification Number
Gt6735.H37 2015
Reviews
According to Grant McCracker, author of Big Hair: A Journey into The Transformation of Self (1995), "The study of hair does not take you to the superficial edges of our society... It takes you, instead, to the center of things." In Red, Harvey drills down to that center to find a mother lode of lore and more about the hair color found in just two per cent of the world's population. Beginning with our earliest ancestors and continuing down through the ages, this witty, wide-ranging study examines red hair through the lenses of art, literature, science, sexuality, culture, religion and politics. Fascinating facts abound. For example, we learn that the gene for red hair did not originate in Ireland or Scotland, as we might expect, but in the people who migrated from Africa to the grasslands of central Asia and, eventually, into Europe. Old wives' tales, scientific discoveries, historical accounts, fads in fashion, and trends in the arts are mined to great effect, resulting in a comprehensive and thoroughly enjoyable narrative embellished with stunning illustrations and photographs.-- Carolyn Mulac, Booklist
Copyright Date
2015
Lccn
2015-936960

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  • by althewondercat
    Nov 06, 2019

    Great gift for a redhead

    This is a fun book for redheads and a great gift for one. The short section on benefits that come with redheads' DNA is especially interesting. Our bodies are efficient at synthesizing vitamin D in northern climates which has helped us to have strong bones and less scurvy over the ages. Who knew? Redheads have sometimes been venerated, but of course we have been persecuted and made fun of over the ages, too. All in all a fascinating history.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: alibrisbooks

  • by miiskamooska
    Apr 24, 2019

    Informative easy read

    Very informative and gave me insight to where my red hair started. Well written and an easy read. I enjoyed this book and have shared it with many friends.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by mapon_30
    Feb 27, 2024

    Great fun.

    Great service, thank you! This is a fun book to give to people who don’t know anything about red-haired beauties. I’ve given a lot of them away. It’s a great way to introduce a very small and fascinating minority.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by mdav7399
    Jan 07, 2020

    Fun & interesting book for a redhead!

    My sister is a redhead. She was so tickled to get this book, and said it was a very thoughtful present. ;)

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: birchwoods

  • by ladybug7759
    May 17, 2020

    Reasonable prices

    Good purchase

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: tap_books_charity

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