Publisher's Synopsis
Inspired by celebrities who have recently embraced "body art," more and more teens are considering getting a tattoo or body piercing. Reybold discusses what these ancient practices meant to people throughout history and examines how their meanings have changed as they have been adapted to modern purposes. Most important, this book addresses the health dangers and social ramifications of this latest form of teen self-expression. Chosen as one of the Best Books for Young Adults "Quick Picks 1997" Reluctant Reader Committee of the American Library Association.
