Tuan
Escapism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801865404
- author:
- Tuan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Johns Hopkins University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 264
- Genre:
- Cognition & cognitive psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Yi-Fu Tuan explores humanity's enduring desire to escape reality and find alternatives in his thought-provoking book.
The concept of escapism is not new, dating back to prehistoric times when our ancestors built shelters and planted crops to cope with nature's harsh realities. Today, we continue this pattern, seeking refuge from urban dangers in suburban lawns and parks. According to Tuan, people have always sought escape, often creatively and ingeniously.
From glass-tower cities to shopping malls and Disneyland, these modern monuments reflect our ongoing quest for a safer world. In his book, Tuan shows that escapism is an integral part of human thought and culture, a fundamental aspect of our existence.
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