Traces the development of clothing from prehistoric times to future possibilities, describing adaptations brought about by social, political, and technological changes.

Entertainment

by Jacqueline Morley

Published 1 January 1994
This book is part of a series showing how basic elements of civilization have been developed from their earliest beginnings to the present day. New discoveries are related to the social and political needs that inspired them and to the technologies that made them possible and examples of innovation and evolution from many countries are presented. This book presents the history of popular entertainment from the earliest theatre through films and television to virtual reality machines. A colour poster is included inside the jacket.