1. While the fields of Ottoman studies and costume and apparel studies are becoming ever more popular with both academics and students, there is to date very little work that successfully bridges the two, but this book does just that. 2. This book reflects a lifetime or research. The author was the editor of Dress, a top journal on the history of costume and dress, and she spent her career writing and refining this book. 3. Jirousek taught the topic for decades and has extensive course preparation materials to promote ...
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1. While the fields of Ottoman studies and costume and apparel studies are becoming ever more popular with both academics and students, there is to date very little work that successfully bridges the two, but this book does just that. 2. This book reflects a lifetime or research. The author was the editor of Dress, a top journal on the history of costume and dress, and she spent her career writing and refining this book. 3. Jirousek taught the topic for decades and has extensive course preparation materials to promote course adoption for this book.
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