The Vanishing Black African Woman: Volume Two: A Compendium of the Global Skin-L

Description: The Vanishing Black African Woman by Yetunde Mercy Olumide The overall objective of this book is to provide up-to-date evidence-based recommendations for reducing the global burden of cosmetic skin bleaching and preventing injuries related to skin bleaching in sub-Saharan Africa and Africans in diaspora. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Skin-lightening is currently one of the most common forms of potentially harmful body modification practices in the world and African women are among some of the most widely represented users of skin-lightening products. The overall objective of this book is to provide up-to-date evidence-based recommendations for reducing the global burden of cosmetic skin bleaching and preventing injuries related to skin bleaching in sub-Saharan Africa and Africans in diaspora. The book aims to: offer an appraisal of all relevant literature on cosmetic bleaching practices to-date, focusing on any key developments; identify and address important medical, public health issues as well as historical, genetic, psychosocial, cultural, behavioural, socioeconomic, political, institutional and environmental determinants; provide guideline recommendations that would help attenuate the burden and possibly eliminate the injuries related to skin bleaching; discuss potential developments and future directions. Author Biography Yetunde Mercy Olumide is an Emeritus Professor of Medicine of the University of Lagos, Nigeria, and a Consultant Physician, Dermatologist and Venereologist. She is a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary and transnational research team on the skin bleaching culture in Sub-Saharan Africa. Long Description Skin-lightening is currently one of the most common forms of potentially harmful body modification practices in the world and African women are among some of the most widely represented users of skin-lightening products. The overall objective of this book is to provide up-to-date evidence-based recommendations for reducing the global burden of cosmetic skin bleaching and preventing injuries related to skin bleaching in sub-Saharan Africa and Africans in diaspora. The book aims to: offer an appraisal of all relevant literature on cosmetic bleaching practices to-date, focusing on any key developments; identify and address important medical, public health issues as well as historical, genetic, psychosocial, cultural, behavioural, socioeconomic, political, institutional and environmental determinants; provide guideline recommendations that would help attenuate the burden and possibly eliminate the injuries related to skin bleaching; discuss potential developments and future directions. Details ISBN9956763683 Author Yetunde Mercy Olumide Pages 438 Language English ISBN-10 9956763683 ISBN-13 9789956763689 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Imprint Langaa RPCID Subtitle Volume Two: A Compendium of the Global Skin-Lightening Practice Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2016-10-06 Short Title The Vanishing Black African Woman UK Release Date 2016-10-06 Publisher Langaa RPCID DEWEY 306.4 Illustrations 3 Illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:100647222;

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