| Descript |
viii, 457 p. : ill. ; 20 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [433]-436) and index |
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Bio-physicality -- The cosmetic toilette -- Greek hygiene -- Roman baths -- Asceticism -- Medieval morals -- Protestant regimens -- Civil cleanliness -- Health crusaders -- The body beautiful |
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"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."--Jacket |
| Subject |
Hygiene -- History
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