Naked or Covered: A History of Dressing and Undressing Around the World by Mineke Schipper is a wide-ranging cultural history that explores how clothing, nudity, and the body have been understood across societies and time. Blending scholarship with accessible storytelling, it looks at how dress reflects identity, power, modesty, status, and changing ideas of beauty.
Rich in historical insight, this book invites readers to see everyday clothing choices in a new light. If you enjoy books on culture, anthropology, and social history, Naked or Covered offers a fascinating global perspective on why people dress the way they do—and what those choices reveal about the world.
