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The House of Beauty

By Arabelle Sicardi

The House of Beauty Social Sciences

The House of Beauty

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Arabelle Sicardi brings a singular voice-poetic, candid, incisive-to the complexities of the beauty industry. Weaving sharp analysis and vivid storytelling, Sicardi explores how beauty myths are crafted, sold and weaponised, from corporate boardrooms to local salons. Delving into such issues as the exploitation of refugee labour in nail salons, the use of fragrance in fascist propaganda and the hidden connections between power and profit, Sicardi challenges readers to confront the industry's costs-both personal and societal-and reconsider beauty as more than a product of consumption. Instead, they invite a vision of beauty rooted in connection and self-care, one that transcends industry-driven ideals. The House of Beauty is both an exposé and a cultural reckoning, offering insight into beauty's true impact and the untold stories behind its illusions.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
288
Release Date:
2025-10-14
Publication Date:
2025-10-14
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0393531627
ISBN13:
9780393531626
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
404 g
Height:
144 cm
Width:
212 cm
Thickness:
28 cm
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