Mitchell, W.J.T.
Landscape and Power
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226532059
- author:
- Mitchell, W.J.T.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 383
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 2.3 x 22.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nature in art, still life, landscapes & seascapes
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Landscape and Power, Second Edition by William John Thomas Mitchell;W. J. T. Mitchell This influential work reshapes our understanding of landscape as an instrument of cultural force, shaping national and social identities. First published in 1994, the second edition builds on this foundation with new essays from leading scholars, including Edward Said, Jonathan Bordo, Michael Taussig, and Robert Pogue Harrison. The book's scope is expanded to explore the complex relationships between landscape, power, and culture, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars seeking to understand the significance of landscape in shaping our social, political, and cultural world.
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