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Flesh in the Age of Reason

Categorie	Geschiedenis Europa
Boeknummer	#349430-VF43
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 Supp... (Lees verder)lement, 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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