body piercing

Presents historical and cultural information on the many ways men and women have altered and adorned their bodies, covering a variety of topics including piercing, tattoos, and reshaping.

Presents a history of body art, explains how to get safe and well-produced tattoos, piercings, scars, brands, and other body modifications, discusses procedures and aftercare, and provides an extensive national directory of body art studios.

Photographs and text describe the latest trends in self-adornment, exploring how body adornment has become central to human nature, helping people express their beliefs, religion, hobbies, ethnicity, and more.

A guide for young people considering getting a tattoo or piercing that discusses the body-art forms' histories and health risks; factors to ponder before getting either, including school dress codes, the policies of future workplaces, and one's changing tastes; and alternatives such as bindi, mehndi, and magnetic jewelry. Includes resources.

Examines the pros and cons of tattooing and body piercing, the history of these practices, and the resulting health consequences.

This book explores the potential health hazards and benefits in pursuing todays common and accepted permanent art of body piercing and tattoos.

This book explores the people and organizations working to bring the art form of tattooing and body piercing to the forefront, as well as the cultures that pioneered tattoo and piercing art in the past.

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.

Contains sixteen articles that provide various perspectives on issues related to body piercing and tattoos, discussing the health risks of body modification, and societal attitudes toward the practice.

Presents an introduction to tattoos and body piercing, providing information on their history, related health issues, related legal issues, including a discussion of how they can be removed, and why people get body art in the first place. Includes photographs.