body piercing

Gives information needed to make an informed decision about body modification including the laws and safety regulations surrounding this business.

Offers teens an overview of body piercing and tattooing, explaining the dangers of each, what image body modification portrays, safe alternatives, and other related topics.

Contains sixteen essays that explore various aspects of the body modification phenomenon, discussing the history of tattooing and body piercing, the procedures and perils involved, and personal and sociological significance of tatoos and piercings, and the controversial nature of body art.

Presents a history of body piercing and tattooing before discussing the risks and consequences involved.

With body piercing and tattooing becoming more popular and mainstream, many teens may think about engaging in these forms of body modification. An excellent resource for young people pondering a piercing or tattoo, this title presents some of the pros and cons they should consider.