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Take a walk in someone elses shoes in this fascinating examination of shoes and feet around the world! This one-of-a-kind A-Z reference work contains over 150 fascinating entries and intriguing sidebars that look at feet and adornment of feet across the many cultures of the world throughout time. A wide range of international and multicultural topics are covered; including foot binding; fetishes; diseases of the foot; customs and beliefs related to the foot; shoe construction; myths and folktales featuring feet or shoes; the history of footwear; iconic brands and types of shoes; important celebrities associated with shoes; and the types of footwear worn around the world. This exhaustive compilation is ideal for students and general readers interested in the human body; fashion; and medicine; and even scholars looking for more in-depth coverage on the social and cultural uses of the body will find it as a useful starting point in their research. Cross-references; suggestions for further reading; and a full bibliography of print and electronic resources are valuable tools for all readers.Students can use this reference work to draw cross-cultural comparisons; as well as study the evolution of footwear in terms of social; religious; and ethnic parameters. Aside from iconic American brands and types of shoes; this volume will also look at how feet are treated and viewed around the globe: removing shoes upon entering a house; washing feet for religious purposes; giving feet the spa treatment; and covering feet up for social customs. Perfect for undergraduate and high school students studying anthropology and world culture.