Written on the body : the tattoo in European and American history /

Written on the body : the tattoo in European and American history / edited by Jane Caplan - London : Reaktion, 2000 - xxiii, 319 p. : ill., ports. ; 23 cm - Critical views .

This text covers the history of the tattoo in Europe and North America. While the subject has been previously covered from viewpoints of anthroplogy, sociology, and cultural studies, this is the first from a historical perspective.

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Tattooing--History--Europe
Tattooing--History--United States
Tattooing--Social aspects--History--Europe
Tattooing--Social aspects--History--United States
Beauty and Fashion.
Other graphic art forms
Cultural studies: customs & traditions
Europe
North America
History: specific events & topics