Fur: a sensitive history

Fur: a sensitive history by Faiers Jonathan, published by Yale University Press in 2020.

A groundbreaking, informative, and thought-provoking exploration of fur's fashionable and controversial historyThe first and only book of its kind, Fur: A Sensitive History looks at the impact of fur on society, politics, and, of course, fashion. This material has a long, complex, and rich history, culminating in recent and ongoing anti-fur debates. Jonathan Faiers discusses how fur--long praised for its warmth, softness, and connotation of status--became so controversial, at the center of campaigns against animal cruelty and the movement toward ethical fashion.

A lovely addition to your coffee table or bookshelf, and a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves history.

• Author: Faiers Jonathan
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Year: 2020
• Pages: 240
• ISBN: 9780300227208