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Beauty Shop Politics: African American Women’s Activism in the Beauty Industry by Tiffany M. Gill is a powerful scholarly work that examines how Black beauty salons served as critical spaces for political activism, entrepreneurship, and community organizing throughout the 20th century. Published by the University of Illinois Press, this book explores how African American women used the beauty industry to achieve economic independence while advancing civil rights, voter registration, and social change. Drawing on archival research and oral histories ✅ Condition: Good pre-owned condition • Pages: Clean overall with some highlighting and handwritten notes visible on select pages (shown in photos) • Cover: Light shelf wear; no major damage • Spine: Tight and readable • Binding: Solid • No missing pages Details: • Author: Tiffany M. Gill • Publisher: University of Illinois Press • Year: 2010 • Format: Paperback • ISBN: 9780252076961