Faces around the world: a cultural encyclopedia of the human face
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Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, 2012.
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Book
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xx, 337 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
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"This book provides a comprehensive examination of the human face, providing fascinating information from biological, cultural, and social perspectives"--
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QM535 .D46 2012
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781598846171, 1598846175
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Includes bibliographical reference (p. 309-320) and index.
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"This book provides a comprehensive examination of the human face, providing fascinating information from biological, cultural, and social perspectives"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
DeMello, M. (2012). Faces around the world: a cultural encyclopedia of the human face. Santa Barbara, Calif., ABC-CLIO.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)DeMello, Margo. 2012. Faces Around the World: A Cultural Encyclopedia of the Human Face. Santa Barbara, Calif., ABC-CLIO.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)DeMello, Margo, Faces Around the World: A Cultural Encyclopedia of the Human Face. Santa Barbara, Calif., ABC-CLIO, 2012.
MLA Citation (style guide)DeMello, Margo. Faces Around the World: A Cultural Encyclopedia of the Human Face. Santa Barbara, Calif., ABC-CLIO, 2012.
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