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Flesh in the Age of Reason
Door Roy Porter e.a.
| Categorie | Geschiedenis Europa |
|---|---|
| Boeknummer | #349430 |
| Titel | Flesh in the Age of Reason |
| Auteur | Porter, Roy & Simon Schama (foreword) |
| Boektype | Paperback |
| Uitgeverij | London : Penguin Books |
| Jaar van uitgave | 2004 |
| ISBN10 | 0140167358 |
| ISBN13 | 9780140167351 |
| Taal | Engels |
| Beschrijving | Paperback, 8vo. |
| Samenvatting | The culmination of a lifelong interest in the metaphysics of the body by the premier social historian of medicine. How did we come to a modern understanding of our bodies and souls? What were the breakthroughs that allowed human beings to see themselves in a new light? 'As an introduction to early modern thinking and the impact of past ideas on present lives, this book can find few equals and no superiors. Porter is a witty, humane writer with an extraordinary vocabulary and a sparkling sense of fun. Whether he is quoting from obscure medical texts or analysing scabrous diaries, dishing the dirt on long-dead bigwigs or evoking sympathy for human suffering, his grasp is masterly and his erudition appealing. I wish I could read it again for the first time: you can.' Times Educational Supplement, Book of the Week In this startlingly brilliant sequel to the prize-winning ENLIGHTENMENT Roy Porter completes his lifetime's work, offering a magical, enthusiastic and charming account of the writings of some of the most attractive figures ever to write English. |
| Pagina's | 573 |
| Conditie | Goed |
| Prijs | € 9,00 |
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