Description
Book SynopsisYuniya Kawamura is
Professor of Sociology in the Social Sciences Department at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, USA. She is the author of
The Japanese Revolution in Paris Fashion (2004)
Fashion-ology: An Introduction to Fashion Studies (2005, 2018), F
ashioning Japanese Subcultures (2012),
Sneakers: Fashion, Gender, and Subculture (2016).
Trade ReviewKawamura's book is a useful first step into academic research methods for students looking for brief overviews, tips on techniques, and suggestions for further reading ... this is an ideal reference book for students studying fashion from an academic perspective, especially those new to the application of critical methodologies. Lecturers will also find it useful as a resource when compiling teaching materials for undergraduates. * The Journal of Dress History *
Table of ContentsIntroduction: History and Development of Fashion Studies 1. Theory and Practice 2. Research Process 3. Ethnography 4. Survey 5. Semiotics 6. Object-based Research 7. Internet Sources and Online Ethnography 8. Other Methodologies 9. Writing Up Conclusion: Future opportunities and avenues of fashion studies research
