Product Description

In the past few decades, tattooing and body piercing have become increasingly popular among people from all walks of life. This title explores the reasons that people get tattoos and body piercings, the associated health and legal issues, and why and how people have their tattoos and body piercings removed. (20020201)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2425030 in Books
• Published on: 2005-09-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 112 pages

From Booklist
Gr. 6-9. This evenhanded, issues-oriented study of two ancient but increasingly trendy practices, which is part of the Lucent Overview series, incorporates information about recent litigation and legislation--as well as brief discussions of scarification and other decorative mutilation, temporary and reversible alternatives, and even copyright issues for tattoo designs. Unfortunately, most of the rare illustrations are murky black-and-white photos, and often the images relate only tangentially to the corresponding text and caption. Though valuable for the up-to-date resource lists at the end, this may initially be passed over by most assignment-driven readers in favor of Kathlyn Gay and Christine Whittington's more colorful Body Marks: Tattooing, Piercing, and Scarification (2002). But consider it an acceptable additional purchase. John Peters
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Review
"This book is certainly up-to-date, and presents in unbiased, well-reasoned discussion of the subject. There are copious notes and an equally list of books and other sources consulted, as well as contact information on organizations mentioned in the text."
-- School Library Journal (October 2001) (School Library Journal 20010401)

"Informative, forthright overview...attempts to be as objective as possible."
-- Booklist (Febraury 2002) (Booklist 20010301)

"Better than average, due to its organization, approach, and illustrations. The author takes a straightforward, informative approach, uncluttered by the authentic first-person narratives that frequently mark such books. Suggestions for further reading and help are appended."
-- School Library Journal (April 2001) (School Library Journal 20010301)

"In succinct prose and a forthright style, Strada gives teens an overview...Effortlessly blending personal comments with information...Although most of the testimonials are from older teens and adults, the simple language and tame black-and-white photographs seem to target a younger YA readership. Very simple charts may be useful to middle-graders...the book puts forward some interesting occasionally alarming data...Whether for younger or older readers, this in an unsensationalized, easy-to-understand overview that makes the core issues clear."
-- Booklist (March 2001) (Booklist )

"A book that looks at tough questions regarding cause and effect...Information is drawn from a wide, reputable assortment of sources, and from the representation of sides of the issues is fair...black-and-white photos, graphs, and cartoons are scattered throughout."
-- School Library Journal (March 2001) (School Library Journal )

Customer Reviews

Great for Researching
I used this book for my college paper. Found this book very informative and interesting. I would reccommend anyone wanting to research why people pierce, to read this book.