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title: "Hair Matters: Beauty, Power, and Black Women's Consciousness Kindle Edition"
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# Hair Matters: Beauty, Power, and Black Women's Consciousness Kindle Edition

**Brand:** ingrid banks
**Price:** A$32
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- **What is this?** Hair Matters: Beauty, Power, and Black Women's Consciousness Kindle Edition by ingrid banks
- **How much does it cost?** A$32 with free shipping
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## Customer Reviews

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    The book was great for someone who's interested
  

*by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2008*

I like the idea of this book. We should definitely know more about the ideas behind our hair as African American women. However, the book is no good if you are reading for insight. Honestly, the author tells you what the interviewee said, quotes the interviewee and then tell you what the interviewee just said. It gets annoying after the first chapter! The book presents some great arguments and I would suggest you read the actual quotes OR her take on the quotes. Otherwise, you'll just be reading and re reading and re reading...I'd like to note, however, if you are interested in this sort of ethnography, it's great! But if you want to read the book for kicks, don't.

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    An Unusual History Source
  

*by A***. on Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2013*

Very informative & engaging! African-American history as told via the story of our hair. I really enjoyed this book! :) <3 <3 <3

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    Lacks Sociological Insight
  

*by M***L on Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2000*

This book is worth reading for those who want to learn more about the importance of hair style, color, and texture among African American women.  While I doubt that many Blacks are unaware of the "hair thing",  some might benefit from this book because it gives voice to what many see  as a central frustration and challenge.  Non-blacks with little intimate  contact with Black women (and thus are unaware of the issues treated here)  might find the book informative.The main weakness of the book is that it  lacks a powerful sociological analysis of the issue.  The book is basically  descriptive, and Banks lets the women she interviewed do much of the  talking.  The problem is, few of these informants could offer much insight  into why hair is so central within the Black community.  Further, Banks  seems only superficially aware of the large body of literature on colorism  that bears on this topic.  For example, she asserts that hair is more  important than skin color in determining who gets what in US society, a  claim that is at odds with virtually all previous work with which I am  aware.All in all, there is nothing new or fresh here, although I did  enjoy the photographs featuring various hair styles.

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