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Since ancient times, tribal cultures around the world have used body piercing to decorate the body, mark rites of passages, and enhance spirituality. Today’s revival of this ancient form of body adornment has brought it to the vanguard of contemporary cultures worldwide.

A Cultural History of Body Piercing

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A CULTURAL HISTORY OF BODY PIERCING

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Front Cover.
Other Frontmatter.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
1: Introduction: A Little Rebellion or a Sign of Deep Distress?.
2: Body Piercing Loses Its Stigma.
3: Piercing as a Way to Forge Identity.
4: Return of the Tribal.
5: Piercing Today.
Source Notes.
For Further Research.
Index.
Picture Credits.
About the Authors.

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A Cultural History of Body Piercing